What is Layers in Axapta
It holds all elements that are displayed in the AOT
Total 8 application layers are available, all layers are a
hierarchy of levels in the application, and application modification and
deletion are not interfering in the next lower level
Current level application modification are overshadow to the
element on a lower level
Only top level version of an application element used when
application is compiled
Below layers available to Customer and Partners
Usp User layer for specific functionality and
customization
Usr
Cup customer layer
Cus
Below layers available to partners and independent software
vendor (ISV)
Vap value added reseller layer – customized
solution, developed by VAR’s
Var
Isp independent software vendor layer
Isv
Slp Solution layer, Microsoft endorsed industry
solution
Sln
Below layers available from Microsoft to deliver base
application
Fpp Feature pack layer, control by Microsoft
Fpk
Glp Globalization layer, developed for some
countries
Gls
Syp System layer, lowest layer where STD
application developed, includes core application
Sys
Layers are benefits in terms of
Protection of source code
It keeps separate from modification
On Sys, GLS and FPK layers only Microsoft dynamics ax
development team can work
