Insight Works, a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in manufacturing and distribution apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, is pleased to announce the release of Product Configurator v4.0. The latest version introduces significant new features that streamline how businesses configure products, generate quotes, and build production-ready BOMs and routings.
The Product Configurator app simplifies creating BOMs and routing to make quote and order generation more efficient. The app enables teams to configure complex or customizable products directly within Business Central—automatically generating the required production or assembly BOMs, routings, and item data with speed and accuracy.
“With version 4.0, we’ve focused on flexibility, performance, and extensibility—giving both users and developers more tools to configure products efficiently,” said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. “This release supports everything from faster bulk edits to more intelligent rule building and better visibility into inventory during configuration.”
New Features in Product Configurator v4.0:
- Enhanced Flexibility for Extended Text and Template Variables: Numerous new events, options, and text variables like unit price and net weight have been added to create detailed Extended Text and comment entries.
- New Lookups Functions: Use expressions in the Rule Builder to look up values from generic lookup tables or existing Business Central tables to simplify rule creation.
- Smarter Option Choice Lookups: Apply rules to hide or show option choices dynamically in lookups, tailoring visibility based on configuration logic.
- Expanded Developer Extensibility: Numerous new events and public procedures for managing choices, attributes, assembly orders, and more to improve developer access to core Configurator capabilities.
- Reusable Option Choice Sets: Define option choice sets once and apply them across multiple categories and configuration options for simplified configuration and consistency.
- On-Hand Visibility in Lookups: Display on-hand item inventory directly in option choice lookups, aiding in selection decisions.
- Relaxed Item Category Requirement: Allow configurations without requiring a linked Business Central item category.
- Faster Bulk Editing: Copy selected configuration lines into new lines directly from the Bulk Editor for quicker adjustments.
Note: These highlights are part of over 40 new features introduced in Product Configurator v4.0.
Smarter, Faster Product Configuration with Product Configurator v4.0
The launch of Product Configurator v4.0 demonstrates Insight Works’ ongoing commitment to helping manufacturers and distributors maximize their investment in Dynamics 365 Business Central. By improving rule-building capabilities, expanding configuration options, and enabling faster workflows, the latest version helps businesses reduce errors, speed up quoting, and streamline make-to-order production.
Whether used by sales teams, production planners, or engineers, Product Configurator v4.0 is an essential tool for companies offering configurable products and looking to scale efficiently.
To learn more about Product Configurator or upgrade to the latest version, visit CPQforDynamics.com or contact your Microsoft Partner today.
About Insight Works
Insight Works is a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) dedicated to creating apps exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Insight Works specializes in the manufacturing and distribution industries and provides innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance productivity for businesses worldwide. With a vast reseller network comprising over 600 global Microsoft Partners, Insight Works ensures its apps are accessible and supported wherever businesses operate. Headquartered in Canada, Insight Works also maintains a regional office in the Netherlands, strengthening its global reach and commitment to localized support. Learn more at https://dmsiworks.com.