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Solving Barcode Printing Issues in RDLC Reports – Business Central On-Premise (v25)

When working with barcode printing in RDLC reports on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise, I recently ran into an issue that had me stumped for hours — and as it turns out, it all came down to a subtle but critical font installation step.

If you’re using Business Central and your barcodes refuse to show up in your reports (even after installing the right fonts), read on — this might just be your solution.

🚫 The Problem: Barcode Fonts Not Showing in RDLC

Here’s what I tried — the standard advice you’ll find across most forums:

  • ✅ Installed the barcode font (Code 128, Code 39, Free 3 of 9, etc.) on the service tier machine
  • ✅ Installed the same font on the user/client machine
  • ✅ Restarted the Business Central Server/NST
  • ✅ Restarted the entire machine
  • ✅ Checked that RDLC reports were using the correct font name

Still — no barcodes were rendered.

🕵️ The Hidden Detail: “Install for All Users”

After much trial and error, I stumbled across the real fix:

When installing a font on the Business Central service tier (server), you must choose “Install for all users” — not just a regular install.

Here’s why:

  • Business Central’s NST runs under a system account, not your logged-in user.
  • Fonts installed only for the current user aren’t visible to the NST process.
  • Unless the font is registered system-wide, RDLC won’t be able to use it.

Install the Barcode Font on the Server

  • Right-click the font file (e.g., Code128.ttf)
  • Choose ➡️ Install for all users

Install the Font on Client Machine (Optional but recommended)

  • This ensures previews and printed reports render properly when opened locally.

Restart the Server

  • Not just the NST service — a full restart helps Windows fully register system fonts.

It’s always the little things! A simple checkbox — “Install for all users” — was all it took to fix what seemed like a mysterious RDLC issue.

If you’re working with barcode fonts in RDLC reports on Business Central and nothing seems to work, double-check your font installation method — this could save you hours of frustration.

Hope this will help!!!

Production Order Cancellations: Reversing Consumption in Business Central V26

Production orders are the backbone of manufacturing operations, but sometimes, plans change. Orders need to be cancelled, and when those orders have already consumed materials, things can get tricky. Business Central V26 has stepped in to simplify this process, offering a more streamlined way to reverse consumption and cancel production orders. Let’s explore how this works.

Imagine you’ve started a production order, materials have been consumed, and then, for whatever reason, the order needs to be scrapped. In previous versions of Business Central, simply deleting the order wasn’t an option. The system needed a way to accurately reverse the consumption entries to maintain inventory and financial integrity. This often involved manual adjustments and could be a time-consuming, error-prone process.

Business Central V26: Simplifying the Reversal:

Enter the “Reverse Production Order Transaction” action in Business Central V26. This feature provides a more efficient and accurate way to undo consumption and output transactions, making production order cancellations less of a headache.

How it Works:

  • Reversing Item Ledger Entries:
    • When you use the “Reverse Production Order Transaction” action, Business Central generates reversing item journal lines.
    • These lines effectively negate the original consumption entries, returning the materials to inventory.
  • Handling Output and Capacity:
    • The system also reverses output and capacity entries, including quantities, scrap, setup time, and run time.
    • This ensures that all related ledger entries are accurately adjusted.
  • Accurate Ledger Updates:
    • The system applies these reversals to the original ledger entries, maintaining precise inventory and cost records.

After reversal of production order you can finish production order without output. To achieve this you need to enable the setup on Manufacturing setup

Activate the Finish Order Without Output toggle in the Manufacturing Setup page.

Business Central V26’s enhanced capabilities for reversing production order transactions represent a significant step forward in simplifying production management. By automating the reversal process, manufacturers can save time, reduce errors, and maintain accurate inventory and financial records. This feature is a valuable addition to the Business Central , making production order cancellations less of a burden and more of a seamless operation.

Stay tuned for more updates.

Preview PDFs Directly in Business Central Web Client (v26)

With the release of version 26, a significant productivity boost has arrived: direct PDF attachment previews within the web client. No more downloading, opening external viewers, or switching between applications. This streamlined experience lets you access and review crucial documents instantly, right within your Business Central workflow.

What Does This Mean For You?

Imagine you’re processing a purchase order and need to quickly verify the attached vendor invoice. Previously, you’d have to download the PDF, open it in a separate application, and then return to Business Central. This process was time-consuming and disruptive.

Now, with the new preview functionality, you can:

  • View PDFs directly in the FactBox: When a PDF is attached to a record (like a sales order, purchase invoice, or customer card), you can preview it instantly in the FactBox without leaving the page.
  • Save time and improve efficiency: Eliminate the need for downloads and external viewers, allowing you to focus on your core tasks.
  • Enhance collaboration: Quickly share and review documents with colleagues, streamlining approvals and decision-making.
  • Enjoy a seamless user experience: The integrated preview functionality provides a more intuitive and efficient workflow.

How Does It Work?

The new feature leverages the browser’s built-in PDF rendering capabilities. When you click on a PDF attachment in the FactBox, the document opens directly within the Business Central web client, allowing you to:

  • Scroll through pages.
  • Zoom in and out.
  • Search for specific text.

This feature is enabled by default in Business Central version 26. Simply open a record with a PDF attachment, and you’ll see the preview option in the FactBox.

For Developers:

  • Microsoft has added the following AL methods to enable this functionality.
    • File.ViewFromStream (for Business Central online)
    • File.View (for Business Central on-premises)