Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE

This page describes how to set up the Experlogix Smart Flows connector for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE. The connector enables Smart Flows to securely connect to CE to retrieve and update business data through the Dataverse, trigger flows that generate documents and perform document-related actions in the context of your Dynamics 365 CE records.

The following are explained in this topic:

  • How to configure the connector for the different Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE deployment types

  • How to make Smart Flows capabilities available to Dynamics 365 CE users within their day-to-day workflows

Connector in a nutshell

Parameters Details
Connector name Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE
License Requires Plugin for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE
Required version of Smart Flows 4.0+
Max number per project 1
Available for Single Sign-On Yes
Support for Individual User Authentication Yes
Supported authentication patterns
  • OAuth (recommended)

  • Basic Authentication

Plugin App
  • Experlogix Smart Flows Core Managed Solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE

  • Experlogix Smart Flows Workflow Managed Solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE (Deprecated)

Plugin App Certified Yes
Plugin App Installation
  • Automated via Connector Configuration

  • Automated via Microsoft Marketplace

  • Manual (Download installers)

Scope
  • Parent Business Unit

  • Child Business Unit

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE Connector Creation

1. In the Project Console, navigate to Control panel > Connectors.
2. Select the +Create.

The Create connector dialog box is displayed.

Project Console’s Control Panel showing a list of connectors with a "+Create" button to add a new connector.

3. In the Name field, input the name of your connector.

Create Connector Wizard - Dynamic 365 CE

4. (Optional) In the Description field, input a description for your connector.
5. In the Type dropdown menu, select Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE.
6. Select Next.

The Create Connector URL window displays.

The following steps provide additional configuration guidance.