BC Friday Tips #66 API v2 app

by thatnavguy · 6 March 2026

BC Friday Tips is here for msdyn365bc developers!

💡Did you know there are hidden extensions inside Business Central?

One example is the _Exclude_APIV2_ app from Microsoft.
This app contains the standard API V2 objects used by Business Central.

You can explore it in VS Code after downloading the symbols.

Why this matters?
✅ See how Microsoft designs standard APIs
✅ Copy the API objects when you need to extend them
✅ Use it as a reference when building your own APIs

Open the symbols. You might find useful examples there.

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*Exclude_APIV2* dependency. App ID is 10cb69d9-bc8a-4d27-970a-9e110e9db2a5.

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thatnavguy

Experienced NZ-based NAV Developer and Consultant with 15+ years of experience leading multiple IT projects, performing business analyst, developing, implementing, and upgrading Dynamics NAV and Business Central. Passionate to deliver solution that focuses on user-friendly interface while keeping high standard of compliance with the needs.