Pages are NAV's object type for interactively presenting information. The page rendering routines that paint the page on the target display handle much of the data presentation detail. This allows a variety of clients to be created by Microsoft, such as a Web browser resident client, the Windows RTC client, and a universal client that can be used on all devices, such as phones, tablets, and other platforms (iPad, Android, Windows). Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) have created mobile clients and even clients targeted to devices other than video displays.

One of the benefits of Page technology is the focus on the user experience rather than the underlying data structure. As always, the designer/developer has the responsibility of using the tools to their best effect. Another advantage of NAV 2017 pages is the flexibility they provide the user for personalization, allowing them to tailor what is displayed and how it is organized.

In this chapter, we will explore the various types of pages offered by NAV 2017. We will review many options for format, data access, and tailoring pages. We will also learn about the Page Designer tools and the inner structures of pages. We will cover the following topics:

• Page Design and Structure Overview
• Types of Pages
• Page Designer
• Page Components
• Page Controls
• Page Actions
• WDTU Page Enhancement exercises