Features for NAV developers
- Browse NAV tables, pages, reports, and queries from SQL Server
- Filter by ALL / Table / Page / Report / Query with live object counts
- Inspect Type, ID, Name, Modified, and Version List columns
- View decompressed metadata XML with syntax highlighting
- Export metadata XML files for diffs, backups, and tooling
- Windows and SQL Server authentication
- v1.0.0 remains MIT open source on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is NAV Metadata?
NAV Metadata is a Windows desktop toolkit for Microsoft Dynamics NAV metadata. Connect to SQL Server, browse application objects (Tables, Pages, Reports, Queries), inspect Version Lists, view decompressed metadata XML, and export to disk — without a CAL or finsql.
Is NAV Metadata still open source?
Version 2.0.0 is distributed as a closed-source app on the Microsoft Store. The original v1.0.0 release remains open source under the MIT license on GitHub if you prefer to build or use that version.
Where do I download v2.0.0?
Get NAV Metadata from the Microsoft Store. That is the supported distribution channel for v2 — there is no separate .exe installer for the current release.
Which NAV versions are supported?
Any NAV database that contains the standard [Object] and [Object Metadata] system tables. This includes NAV 2009 through NAV 2018 and many Business Central on-prem databases.
Do I need a developer license or CAL?
No. The app only reads from SQL Server tables. You need read access to the NAV database, but no NAV client license is required.
What object types can I browse?
Filter the object list by ALL, Table, Page, Report, or Query. Each filter shows a live count so you can see the size of your database at a glance — including databases with thousands of objects.
Can I see Version Lists and Modified flags?
Yes. The object grid shows Type, ID, Name, Modified, and Version List so you can quickly spot customizations and localization/build tags.
Does the app send any data externally?
No telemetry, no analytics, no data collection from your NAV database. Store installs follow Microsoft Store update policies; see the Privacy Policy for details.
What authentication methods are supported?
Both Windows Authentication and SQL Server Authentication. Enter your server name, pick a database, and connect.
Can I export metadata?
Yes. Use the Export menu to save decompressed metadata XML for selected objects to a file on disk.
How do I get the open-source v1.0.0?
v1.0.0 remains available on GitHub Releases under the MIT license. Use that if you need the source code or the older installer/portable builds.