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Flat Pack Tiles Rescue Maze Course

This is a repost of the article below, which I wrote on the Robocup Junior Australia website. Flat Pack Tiles Maze Course It is being reposted here as a backup of the information and attachments....

#Robotics Flat Pack Tiles Rescue Maze Course This is a repost of the article below, which I wrote on the Robocup Junior Australia website. Flat Pack Tiles Maze Course It is being reposted here as a backup of the information and attachments.

Unexpected Hidden Talents – Decorating Cakes Revisited

Back in 2008, I posted an article where I showed you how I decorated cakes for my sons' birthdays. Unexpected Hidden Talents – Decorating Cakes My eldest son's Fiancée had seen this original article and requested a Capybara cake for her birthday this year....

Unexpected Hidden Talents – Decorating Cakes Revisited Back in 2008, I posted an article where I showed you how I decorated cakes for my sons’ birthdays. Unexpected Hidden Talents – Decorating Cakes My eldest son’s Fiancée had seen this ori…

SQL Server 2025 Default Password Verifiers Causing Slow Microsoft Dynamics GP Performance

After the release of Microsoft SQL Server 2025, we are now starting to see customer sites implementing the new version in their Microsoft Dynamics GP environments. So far, I have been notified by two customers, that I work closely with, that they are having issues with Dynamics GP performance being slower on the SQL Server 2025 than their previous SQL Server version....

#MSDynGP SQL Server 2025 Default Password Verifiers Causing Slow Microsoft Dynamics GP Performance After the release of Microsoft SQL Server 2025, we are now starting to see customer sites implementing the new version in their Microsoft Dynamics GP environments. So far, I have been notified by t…

Let's clear something up about the Dynamics GP roadmap.

The 2031 headline has driven a lot of unnecessary pressure on GP customers. But here's the part that often gets left out: Microsoft's final GP release in 2028 will be compatible with Windows 2028 and SQL Server 2028, both with 10-year support lifecycles. That puts the real GP runway well into 2038.

GP community, we want to hear from you. What have you been told about your timeline? Are you feeling pressure to move, or staying the course?

Here is the full breakdown: https://zurl.co/VtjdE

Programming a Spike Prime Wall Following Robot

In this article I will explain the theory and initial code to get a Lego Spike Prime robot following a wall. Disclaimer: This article will use Robocup Junior Australia‘s Rescue (Maze) Challenge with a Lego Spike Prime robot as an example....

#Robotics Programming a Spike Prime Wall Following Robot In this article I will explain the theory and initial code to get a Lego Spike Prime robot following a wall. Disclaimer: This article will use Robocup Junior Australia‘s Rescue (Maze) Challenge wit…

Programming a Spike Prime Line Following Robot – Part 3

At the end of the second article in this series, I mentioned some additional line following methods. In this article I will explain the theory and initial code to get a Lego Spike Prime robot following a line. Disclaimer: This article will use Robocup Junior Australia‘s Rescue (Line) Challenge with a Lego Spike Prime robot as an example. If you have not read the previous articles, please do so before continuing:...

#Robotics Programming a Spike Prime Line Following Robot – Part 3 At the end of the second article in this series, I mentioned some additional line following methods. In this article I will explain the theory and initial code to get a Lego Spike Prime robot follo…

A save operation on table ‘ # # ’ (45)

Recently an issue came up on a customer's system and today another customer had a similar issue. I thought it would be worth writing it up on the blog to help others who come across it. The issue is an error when attempting to save data within Microsoft Dynamics GP resulting in a dialog in the form below: Unhandled database exception: A save operation on table ' # # ' (45)....

#MSDynGP A save operation on table ‘###X’ (45) Recently an issue came up on a customer’s system and today another customer had a similar issue. I thought it would be worth writing it up on the blog to help others who come across it. The i…

GP Power Tools Build 33.5 hotfix released

Build 33.5 of GP Power Tools was released on 13-May-2026. This build consolidates critical fixes and enhances some features from the Build 33.1 release. We strongly encourage all our customers to stay updated with the latest builds of our products for their version of Microsoft Dynamics GP. We always want our customers on the latest code to get the best experience with all the new features and fixes that their subscription entitles them to....

#GPPT GP Power Tools Build 33.5 hotfix released Build 33.5 of GP Power Tools was released on 13-May-2026. This build consolidates critical fixes and enhances some features from the Build 33.1 release. We strongly encourage all our customers to s…

🎙️ David Musgrave on Dynamics GP, ERP Innovation & Building Global Impact | The Tech Sharmit Podcast

Pleased to host David Musgrave, Microsoft Business Applications MVP and Managing Director at Winthrop Development Consultants, on .

David has played a defining role in the Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem -building tools that have become foundational for users, partners, and ISVs worldwide.

Operating from Perth, Australia, he has successfully built a global presence, contributing to product innovation, community knowledge-sharing, and enterprise problem-solving.

In this episode, David Musgrave shares:

• How his journey into ERP and Microsoft Dynamics GP began
• Building a global business from a geographically remote location
• The story behind iconic tools like Named Printers and GP Power Tools
• How to identify meaningful product opportunities in enterprise ecosystems
• Product evolution and strategic repositioning
• Memorable experiences from global conferences and training
• The future outlook of Dynamics GP
• Lessons in building long-term trust in the tech industry
• The mentors who shaped his journey
• What Australia represents to him globally

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