Access a view definition
This topic applies to Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises). For the Power Apps version of this topic, see: Access a model-driven app view definition in Power Apps
There are several ways you can access view definitions in Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises). On any list view for an entity, in the command bar you will find the following commands after you click or tap the ellipsis (
) button:
View: Opens the definition of the current view in the default solution.
New System View: Opens a new window to create a new view for the current entity in the default solution.
Customize Entity: Takes you to the definition of the current entity in the default solution where you can then select Views.
System Views: Opens the same window as Customize Entity, except with Views selected.
Alternatively, you can navigate to the view definitions in the default solution by using the following steps:
Open a view
Open solution explorer. In the Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises) app, select Settings > Settings > Customizations > Customize the system.
Under Components, expand Entities, and then expand the entity you want.
Click Views.
Double-click the view you want to open.
This list of views has four filters you can use to find the views you want more easily:
All Active Views
Active Public Views
Inactive Public Views
Active System-Defined Views
If the entity that the view is associated with is part of an unmanaged solution, you can still create or edit views for that entity in the default solution. System views are associated with an entity and are not available as separate solution components. Unlike fields, views do not use a customization prefix in a unique name that should be consistent in a solution, so you do not need to create views in the context of a solution.