Options

Specifies the system setup options for the current database.

To open this window, on the Tools menu, choose Options.

Fields

Field	Description
Object Cache (KB)	Specifies the size of the object cache, in kilobytes. Objects such as code, descriptions, and windows that are used on the computer that is running the development environment are stored in the object cache. Values: Any integer value Default: 32000
TempFilePath	Specifies the path of the location to store temporary files that are created while Microsoft Dynamics NAV runs. These files are automatically deleted when the Microsoft Dynamics NAV is closed. By default, these files are put in the Temp folder for the user, such as <C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Local\Temp\>
Status Bar	Specifies whether the status bar is displayed in the development environment. The status bar displays the following: Name and contents of the active field Current user ID Whether you are working in Insert (INS) or Overtype (OVR) mode Values: Yes, No Default: Yes
Close Forms on Esc	Specifies if the active window in the development environment closes when you press Esc. Values: Yes, No Default: Yes
Marquee Full Selection	Not relevant in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013.
Quick Find	Specifies whether quick find is enabled. If quick find is enabled, then you can search for an entry in any non-editable field in the development environment by typing a letter or number. You can also type the complete name of the element you are looking for. When you type a letter or number, the Find window opens automatically and the first row that matches what you typed becomes the active row. If quick find is not enabled, then you can open the Find window by choosing the Edit menu, and then choosing Find. Values: Yes, No Default: Yes
Max. no. of XML records to send	Not relevant in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013. For more information about similar functionality, see the MaxNoOfXMLRecordsToSend setting in Configuring the Windows Client.
Auto-Lock on Design	Specifies if you want to automatically lock objects when you open them for design in the development environment. Values: Yes, No Default: No
Server Instance	Specifies the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server instance that is being used. Format: <host name>:<port>/<server instance name>

See Also

Tasks

How to: Change the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server Instance

Reference

Find

Concepts

Managing Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server Instances
Locking and Unlocking Objects