SyncLinx is an application we offer that bridges the gap between Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) and ExakTime and allows you to import Microsoft entities into ExakTime to quickly get you started and help limit double-entry.

AccountLinx is the other half of SyncLinx and allows you to export your ExakTime time data for Microsoft. If you would like steps on setting up AccountLinx and exporting your time data into Microsoft, refer to our article that covers connecting the applications and the exporter settings.

If you have any questions or concerns during setup and/or use, you can contact us with the "Request Support" link at the top of the page and we will try to assist as best as possible. Keep in mind, however, that we are not Microsoft support. We will try to assist you as much as we are able, but there are aspects of Microsoft Dynamics that are out of our area of expertise and your questions may be better served by Microsoft support or your trusted contact to answer/assist.

As Microsoft allows flexibility to fit various needs, we cannot take every unique setup into account. It is advised to read through this article before setting up SyncLinx/AccountLinx to understand what is needed ahead of time.

Table of Contents

• Connecting SyncLinx to Microsoft
• Importer Settings for Microsoft
• Importing Entities with SyncLinx

Connecting SyncLinx to Microsoft

1. Open SyncLinx if not already open.
2. Go to Tools at the top and click Select Data Source.... This should open a window with a list of available data source options.
3. Select "Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon)" and click OK.
4. A warning may appear saying that there is a connection error. This is expected if the SyncLinx connection to Microsoft has not been made on the computer. Click OK on the warning. 
5. A window should open to set up the settings for the Microsoft data importer. Click Connection. 
6. A Connection Setup window should open. In the Connection Setup window, set up/enter the following information:
   • Server
   • Database
   • User ID
   • Password
7. Save the connection.
8. You can save your changes until you return to the main page of SyncLinx or adjust any of the other importer settings for Microsoft.

Importer Settings for Microsoft

SyncLinx offers a few options for Microsoft that may help when importing certain entities into ExakTime.

1. Go to Tools at the top and click Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) Settings....
2. The following options will be available:
   • Data Connection
     • Set up the connection between SyncLinx and your Microsoft system.
   • General
     • Include the ID for Location Names - Enable to include the location ID before or after the location name.
3. Save your changes.

Importing Entities with SyncLinx

The import process for SyncLinx is standardized for all accounting/payroll applications we integrate with. If you are unfamiliar with using SyncLinx, please refer to the following article.