AX 2012 R3 : How to Import Contoso Demo Data

AX 2012 R3 : How to Import Contoso Demo Data

Pre-requisites:

1-      Download the test data transfer tool from the below mentioned link.

Test Data transfer Tool is available on partner resource.

Go on following link

https://informationsource.dynamics.com//RFPServicesOnline/Rfpservicesonline.aspx?ToolDocName=Microsoft+Dynamics+AX+2012+Test+Data+Transfer+Tool+(Beta)%7cQJ4JEM76642V-8-1465

 

2-      Download demo data for AX2012 R3 from partner source site.Below is the link

 https://ax.help.dynamics.com/en/wiki/walkthrough-import-demo-data-for-ax-2012-r3-by-using-the-test-data-transfer-tool/

·         Extract the demo data files from DynamicsAX2012R3DemoData.exe .

·         The output folder will contain the files of following extension types:

·          Run the Test Data Transfer Tool.Exe file to install the utility.

·         Open AX client and import the .XPO named (MetaDataXMLGenerator.Xpo)

Run the job <MetadataXMLGenerator(usr)>, a  meta data file will be generated and the path will be displayed in the infolog as shown in the snapshot below:

         Copy the metadata file from the above path and paste it in [lists] folder (where Test Data Transfer Tool has been extracted). If the file already exists, then overwrite the file.

·         Stop MS Dynamics AX service.

·         Open command prompt using administrator and navigate to the path where the Test Data Transfer Tool is extracted).

·         Run the following command:

Dp.exe Import “C:\R3DemoData\DynamicsAXR3DemoData” DynamicsAXR3

C:\R3DemoData\DynamicsAXR3DemoData—— update the path accordingly

DynamicsAXR3—— provide the database name.

If we enter ‘Y’, then following screen will open up describing the count for importing the table data and Error (if they come up)

·         The process may prolong depending upon machine configuration.

·         On successful import, Open AX client and data will show up. There might be some errors which can be ignored.