Hi,

The problem with X3 support documentation is undeniable. At my current company we had the added trouble of a Sage vendor with strong this-can't-be-done attitude. So I had to sit down and teach myself custom Sage X3 development. This way I was able to prove them wrong - turned out, a number of things they said can't be done actually can, and it is not even that hard.

For me, one of the strongest points of Sage X3 is its immense customizability - if you don't like how something works, you can change it. You have the ability to modify screens and add new ones, as well as extremely flexible custom development system - if you know what you are doing, 4GL programming can take you a very, very long way.

So let me share with you my newest endeavor - a blog dedicated to Sage X3 custom development. I've just started it a couple of days ago and will try to add new articles on a regular basis. Here is the address:

http://sageerpx3dev.blogspot.com/

After climbing the learning curve of 4GL development (which is quite steep, especially if you are on your own), I am no longer frustrated with X3 customization, but quite happy and passionate about it. Please do not hesitate to peruse the above blog - new stuff will be added, and if it helps you out, I will be glad! Also, questions via comments and mail are welcomed!

Thanks Boyan - yes everyone needs to start sharing a lot more in the X3 community, I will when I learn some more.  It is certainly disappointing whats available.

Means the product will never be showcased well, if no-one knows its true potential

While things get on track. We have a Sage ERP X3 blog with around 300 posts. Feel free to search on for some development tricks

www.greytrix.com/blogs/sagex3

Thanks,

Dinesh @greytrix

Thank you SO much Boyan and Dinesh!!!

I can't wait to dive into these blogs. It's so wonderful that you are sharing your experiences with us, and are further helping X3 users to research issues.

Lynn

Agreed Lynn, when I learn something valuable will try and reciprocate.  The greytrix blog is great also.

Agreed Lynn, when I learn something valuable will try and reciprocate.  The greytrix blog is great also.

Thanks Stacey for your feedback our blogs are a way to give back to our Sage community what new and wonderful we learn and explore each day, its not just limited to Sage ERP X3 but we have something for all.

Sage ERP X3 - www.greytrix.com/.../sagex3 [350 posts]

Sage CRM - www.greytrix.com/.../sagecrm [800+ posts]

Sage 300 (Accpac) ERP - www.greytrix.com/.../sageaccpacerp [600+ posts]

Sage 100 (MAS90/200) ERP - www.greytrix.com/.../sagemas [140+ posts]

[New, Non-Sage] Salesforce.com - www.greytrix.com/.../salesforce [40+ posts]

Thanks,

dinesh @greytrix