Welcome to BRC Core

BRC Core enhances your Business Central experience with automated background management, currency updates, and administrative tools. This guide helps first-time users understand and access BRC Core features.

First Time Access

Checking Your Permissions

Before using BRC Core, verify you have appropriate access:

1. Search for BRC features (Alt+Q, type “BRC”)
2. If you see BRC Core pages, your permissions are configured
3. If no results appear, contact your administrator for permission assignment

Understanding Feature Availability

BRC Core uses conditional feature management. Some features may not be available based on:

• Your user role
• Company settings
• Custom business conditions

Basic Navigation

Accessing BRC Core Features

Method 1: Search (Recommended)

1. Press Alt+Q to open search
2. Type “BRC” to see all available features
3. Select the desired feature

Method 2: Menu Navigation Some features appear in standard Business Central menus based on your role center.

Common Starting Points

For General Users:

• BRC Core Feature Management - See available features
• Background Monitor pages - Check job status (if applicable)

For Administrators:

• BRC Core BM Setup - Background monitoring configuration
• BRC Admin Toolbox - System administration tools

Understanding the Interface

Feature Management Page

The Feature Management page shows:

• Available Features: What BRC Core features exist
• Feature Status: Which features are enabled for you
• Conditions: Why features are available or restricted

Interpreting Feature Status:

• ✅ Available: You can use this feature
• ❌ Restricted: Feature not available based on conditions
• ⚠️ Conditional: Availability depends on context

Background Monitor Interface

If you have access to job queue monitoring:

• Green indicators: Jobs running normally
• Yellow indicators: Jobs with warnings
• Red indicators: Jobs with errors requiring attention

Currency Rate Pages

Currency management shows:

• Current Rates: Latest exchange rates
• Update Status: When rates were last refreshed
• Service Status: External service connectivity

Basic Operations

Viewing System Status

Check Background Job Status:

1. Search for “BRC Core BM Action Entries”
2. Review recent monitoring activity
3. Look for error notifications or warnings

Check Currency Rate Status:

1. Search for “BRC Curr Exch Rate”
2. Review rate update history
3. Verify rates are current

Using Feature Management

View Your Available Features:

1. Open “BRC Core Feature Management”
2. Review the list of available features
3. Note any restricted features and their conditions

Check Feature Conditions:

1. Select a feature in Feature Management
2. Choose “Feature Conditions” to see why it’s available/restricted
3. Contact administrator if access is needed

Basic Admin Tools (If Available)

System Diagnostics:

1. Open “BRC Admin Toolbox”
2. Use diagnostic tools to check system health
3. Review record counts and system statistics

Understanding BRC Core Workflows

Automated Processes

BRC Core runs several automated background processes:

Currency Rate Updates:

• Runs on schedule (typically daily)
• Updates exchange rates from external sources
• Notifications sent if updates fail

Background Monitoring:

• Continuously monitors job queue entries
• Alerts on job failures or long-running processes
• Provides automated retry capabilities

Price Book Updates:

• Calculates prices based on configured rules
• Runs at scheduled intervals
• Updates product pricing automatically

User Interactions

Monitoring Dashboards:

• Review system status through monitoring pages
• Check for alerts or notifications
• Verify automated processes are running correctly

Administrative Tasks:

• Configure features (if administrator)
• Set up conditions for feature availability
• Manage user access to specific functionality

Common First-Time Tasks

1. Explore Available Features

Goal: Understand what BRC Core offers you

Steps:

1. Open Feature Management page
2. Review each available feature
3. Note features that might benefit your work
4. Identify restricted features you might need

2. Check System Health

Goal: Verify BRC Core is working properly

Steps:

1. Check Background Monitor for any errors
2. Verify currency rates are updating
3. Review any pending notifications

3. Understand Your Role

Goal: Know what you can and cannot do

Steps:

1. Review available features
2. Test access to different BRC Core pages
3. Note any permission limitations
4. Contact administrator for additional access if needed

Getting Help as a New User

Built-in Help

• Page Help: Most BRC Core pages include help text
• Field Tooltips: Hover over fields for explanations
• Error Messages: Include guidance on resolving issues

When to Contact Your Administrator

Contact your administrator if:

• You cannot access features you need for your job
• Error messages persist after following guidance
• You need training on specific BRC Core features
• Feature conditions need adjustment for your role

Learning Resources

• This Documentation: Complete feature guides and examples
• Business Central Help: General platform guidance
• Training Materials: Contact administrator for internal training resources

Next Steps

After completing this getting started guide:

For Regular Users

1. Review Daily Operations for routine tasks
2. Focus on features relevant to your job responsibilities
3. Set up monitoring dashboards if applicable

For Administrators

1. Explore Advanced Features for configuration options
2. Review Setup for additional configuration needs
3. Plan feature rollout for your organization

For All Users

1. Bookmark frequently used BRC Core pages
2. Set up any relevant notifications
3. Provide feedback to administrators on feature usefulness

Troubleshooting Your First Use

Cannot Find BRC Core Features

• Check: Search with “BRC” keyword
• Verify: Permissions are assigned
• Contact: Administrator for permission assignment

Features Appear Restricted

• Review: Feature conditions in Feature Management
• Understand: Business rules may limit access
• Contact: Administrator if access is needed for your role

Error Messages on First Access

• Read: Error message carefully for guidance
• Try: Following suggested resolution steps
• Escalate: To administrator if errors persist

Your journey with BRC Core starts here. Take time to explore available features and understand how they can enhance your daily Business Central operations.