Creating a new dashboard layout using FormXML

In Chapter 3, Creating a Dashboard, readers were introduced to the six different dashboard layouts that are provided using the Dynamics CRM dashboard editor. This recipe will show the reader how to quickly create a custom layout that includes three tab sections.

Getting ready

This recipe will create a new dashboard and export a solution package. Please refer to the previous recipe Exporting a dashboard from Dynamics CRM for detailed information on how to export the solution package.

How to do it...

Carry out the following steps in order to complete this recipe:

  1. Navigate to the Solutions section in the Settings area. Create a new solution package with the following values and then save the solution package. ...

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