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title: ForNAV Reporting Tools and Tips for Dynamics NAV
description: Use ForNAV to modernize your Dynamics NAV reports converting old C/SIDE layouts to RDLC and designing custom reports without complex development.
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# [ForNAV Reporting Tools and Tips for Dynamics NAV](https://www.westerncomputer.com/resources/blog/fornav-why-youll-want-these-powerful-reporting-tools-for-dynamics-nav)

 Written by [Maher Malki](https://www.westerncomputer.com/resources/blog/author/maher-malki) | Mar 5, 2018 2:15:00 PM

Need to run classic reports on a new version of [Dynamics NAV](https://www.westerncomputer.com/solutions/dynamics-nav/)? Or continue to use the handy C/SIDE reporting tool? Want an easy tool to build and modify reports? ForNAV makes it happen and we’ve provided an overview and benefits and about ForNAV Converter and ForNAV Designer in this [on-demand webinar](https://resources.westerncomputer.com/ondemand-webinars/reports-converter-and-designer-for-microsoft-dynamics-nav-by-fornav-4).

Anyone who uses reports in Dynamics NAV will learn time-saving tips!

## What you’ll learn in the webinar:

- **CONVERSION** of C/SIDE (or Classic) reports to run on newer versions of Dynamics NAV that use RDLC format
- **CONVERSION** of reports from Dynamics NAV 2009 to NAV 2017 in a matter of minutes
- **SAVING** up to 95% on conversion costs with the ForNAV Converter and continuing to save with ForNAV Designer
- **MAXIMIZING** the things you already know about Word, Excel, XML and more, to get the most out of your conversion
- **CONTINUING **to get full support for PDFs, custom layouts, preview with request pages, and other functions
- **SETUP** for standard reports, additional reports, and custom reports, with a focus on efficiency
- **BUILDING** brand new reports and templates so they’re perfect, every time
- **MODIFYING** converted reports, including the secret to modifying information in one place so it changes across multiple reports
- **ADDING** headers/footers, group totals, special forms, payment slips, barcodes and other key information that makes your reports more powerful

[Watch the webinar](https://resources.westerncomputer.com/ondemand-webinars/reports-converter-and-designer-for-microsoft-dynamics-nav-by-fornav-4) now and [reach out to us](https://www.westerncomputer.com/contact/) if you have questions or want more information on ForNAV Converter or ForNAV Designer to help your company save time and reduce costs.

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