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June 09, 2026

Making changes to Dynamics GP while prepping for a future move: Needing new reports
With mainstream support for GP ending December 31, 2029, many report enhancements built in native GP today will have a limited shelf life. At the same time, creating new reports in GP can be cumbersome, especially when requirements extend beyond basic lists and summaries.
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June 03, 2026

Making changes to Dynamics GP while prepping for a future move: So, you're running out of check stock, what should you order this time?
It’s bound to happen sooner or later…your check stock is dwindling, and you need to order more. What does that have to do with moving to a new ERP system? Well, it is a minor consideration, but this is a great time to rethink how you print your checks and maybe take a deeper look into ACH transactions before you spend a bunch of money on check stock that you may not need when you switch to Business Central or another ERP option.
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May 06, 2026

Making changes to Dynamics GP while prepping for a future move: HR tools
Imagine that, as a growing organization running Dynamics GP, you have steadily added employees over the years and are having growing pains with the Human Resources management process. What once felt manageable now feels strained in a system from a different time. HR staff struggles to track employee records, payroll, new leave requirements, and benefits inside GP, while leadership faces increasing compliance pressure and W-2 timings. The company now needs to track employee licensure, certific...
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April 23, 2026

Making changes to Dynamics GP while prepping for a future move: Updating or creating new financial reports
Dynamic GP’s out-of-the-box financial reporting options are limited, with limited formatting available, and the Management Reporter add-on often requires maintenance on the secondary database called the Data Mart. As your organization looks ahead, this addition to our ongoing blog series will explore what the end of GP means, the benefits of modernizing financial reporting, and why preparing for transitioning to Business Central positions your business for future success.
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FAQ: Upgrade from Dynamics GP to Business Central

January 09, 2025

FAQ: Upgrade from Dynamics GP to Business Central
Microsoft has announced the end of mainstream support for Dynamics GP, meaning many companies still using GP are considering their options going forward and wondering things like: Do we have to move right now? If we choose Business Central, what are the functionality differences from GP? What will it cost us?
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October 01, 2024

Microsoft just announced Dynamics GP’s End-of-Life—What now? 
Microsoft has officially announced the end-of-life for Microsoft GP, signaling the sunset of this stalwart in the financial management software landscape.At Syvantis Technologies, we understand how this impacts the many loyal and dedicated GP users who have counted on us for their support over the years. Your trust in and collaboration with us have been essential to building a strong GP community. We are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way through this critical transition.
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August 02, 2024

What is Document Attach in Dynamics GP?
The document attachment feature in Dynamics GP allows you to easily maintain copies of important documents relating to the different record types within GP. The documents stored on the records can be easily previewed directly within GP without needing the download the file every time. The feature helps to bring all document storage into one shared location within the Dynamics GP database, providing solutions for issues related to auditing file changes, collaborating with coworkers, and mainta...
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March 25, 2024

Streamline your refund check process in Dynamics GP 
An often-overlooked built-in feature in Dynamics GP is Refund Checks, and it promises to streamline the normally tedious (if not difficult) process of refund checks.
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January 30, 2024

Dynamics GP Feature Focus: Professional Services Tool Library
Make the most out of GP with the Professional Services Tool Library, a built-in catalogue of additional tools, capabilities, and shortcuts that allows you to more quickly view, combine, modify, and make system changes in all core modules of GP.
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December 29, 2023

Everything you need for tax season in Dynamics GP: Year-End Update and Close, 1099s, e-filing, and reversing fiscal close
‘Tis the season…tax season. But just because this is a yearly event, that doesn’t mean it’s all committed to memory. But that’s why we’re here. We’ve included the resources you need to resolve your 1099s in Dynamics GP—including information about year-end, reversing year-end, printing your 1099s, and e-filing!
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December 01, 2023

10 things you’ll love about Business Central after switching from Dynamics GP, part 1
There are lots of reasons why you should start to think about modernizing your ERP, but here are five tried-and-true benefits once you migrate your Dynamics GP to Business Central, the most modern, full-featured, and competitively-priced ERP application on the market. Stay tuned for part two of this blog series for more reasons you’ll love Business Central after migrating from Dynamics GP!
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September 05, 2023

Use Dynamics GP Power Tools for easier administration
Winthrop Development Consultants offers a suite of tools that makes it easier to administer, develop, and work within Dynamics GP. GP Power Tools is an add-on product that allows system admins and developers alike to simplify a wide variety of processes and tasks. Let’s look at the three modules Winthrop provides.
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June 28, 2023

Fiscal Year-End here, again? Here’s your closing procedures refresher for Dynamics GP
As we all already know, our fiscal year-end doesn’t have to line up with our calendar year-end. In fact, many businesses have fiscal year-ends right around now—mid-year. If you’re thinking about closing procedures and don’t remember every step (we only do it once a year, after all), we’ve got you covered. Here’s your refresher for Dynamics GP fiscal year-end closing procedures. And stick around to the end of the blog for a few resources to jumpstart your close!
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2022 Dynamics GP Year-End Closing Procedures: Webinar and what you need to know

November 17, 2022

2022 Dynamics GP Year-End Closing Procedures: Webinar and what you need to know
2022 is coming to an end, and that means situating yourself to properly close your financials and prepare your ERP for next year so there’s no hiccup in your processes when the clock strikes midnight on December 31. Make sure all your ducks are in a row now to avoid any last-minute scrambling and problems around the holidays.
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Email security changes are coming in October 2022 – How will this affect Dynamics GP users?

July 08, 2022

Email security changes are coming in October 2022 – How will this affect Dynamics GP users?
Beginning October 1, 2022, Microsoft will disable basic authentication for Exchange Online, making modern authentication the only possible authentication method for email functionality in Dynamics GP. This means that some companies might experience disruptions to their email and workflow functionalities in GP if basic authentication is still being used, which is often the case for those using older versions of GP. Enabling modern authentication opens the door to using multifactor authenticati...
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What are the terminology differences between Dynamics GP and Business Central?

January 21, 2022

What are the terminology differences between Dynamics GP and Business Central?
So you’re thinking about migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central, but have a few questions you’d like to answer first—like, are they really that different from one another? Well, the answer is yes and no. We’ve started this blog and video series to help break down some commonly asked questions and points of concern when considering a migration, and we’ll talk you through some differences and similarities to be aware of as you plan for the migration process.For the next video in this se...
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FAQ: Upgrading from Dynamics GP to Business Central

January 20, 2022

FAQ: Upgrading from Dynamics GP to Business Central
The story behind Business Central’s growth is steeped in Microsoft’s history, and it brings clarity to the movement that many Dynamics GP users may not be aware of: though Microsoft has several ERP’s—including Dynamics GP and Dynamics NAV—Business Central is now Microsoft’s premier midmarket ERP solution. Undoubtedly, if GP is near and dear to you, you will not be on board with a migration without first knowing the answer to this question: why should a business move from an ERP they are comfo...
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What are the high-level differences between Dynamics GP and Business Central?

December 06, 2021

What are the high-level differences between Dynamics GP and Business Central?
Syvantis CEO, Janelle, hosts this video series covering just this question, the all-important, I’m already on GP. Should I migrate from GP to Business Central? This episode is all about high-level differences, and in future videos, we’ll get to more granular details. We invite you to watch it, and we’ve compiled the major takeaways of the video below.
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What you need to know about the Dynamics GP 2021 Year-End Update

November 18, 2021

What you need to know about the Dynamics GP 2021 Year-End Update
The Dynamics GP 2021 Year-End update is here, and can be installed to aid your end of year closing procedures.Plus, join CPA and Syvantis CEO Janelle Riley for the 2021 GP Year-End webinar, where you’ll learn everything that you’ll need to know to easily and accurately close out your financial processes for all Dynamics GP modules. You won’t want to miss it.
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Preventing check fraud using Safe Pay in Dynamics GP

October 18, 2021

Preventing check fraud using Safe Pay in Dynamics GP
Although writing physical checks is slowly becoming a thing of the past, check fraud prevention is more important than ever. In 2018, the American Bankers Associated estimated that attempted check fraud surpassed $15 billion. So, what can businesses of any size do to buckle down on their financial security?Utilizing Safe Pay features in Dynamics GP is an added layer of verification for outbound checks and payments. Once Safe Pay is set up, it’s quite straightforward to use, not to mention an ...
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October 11, 2021

Thinking about moving on from Dynamics GP? Consider this great Business Central Promotion from Microsoft
Microsoft’s Bridge to the Cloud promotion will be available to qualifying customers, and it offers large strategic and financial benefits. Current Dynamics GP (or Dynamics NAV or Dynamics SL) customers can transition away from their current ERP and into Business Central in the most cost-effective manner available.
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The Future of Dynamics GP FAQ

January 12, 2021

The Future of Dynamics GP FAQ
Dynamics GP clients have many questions surrounding the future of Microsoft ERP and where Dynamics GP fits into that picture. We’ve put together some FAQs to help organizations understand the context of Microsoft’s messaging and give them the information they need to make informed decisions about their long-term ERP solution.
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Webinar recording: 2020 Dynamics GP year-end closing procedures

November 13, 2020

Webinar recording: 2020 Dynamics GP year-end closing procedures
Getting ready to close the year for 2020 in Dynamics GP? Watch the recording of our annual webinar to learn everything you need to run an anxiety-free close in Dynamics GP and get your questions answered.
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Webinar Recording: Dynamics GP to Business Central - How to Migrate Successfully

October 16, 2020

Webinar Recording: Dynamics GP to Business Central - How to Migrate Successfully
Hosted by CEO of Syvantis, Janelle Riley, this webinar titled “GP to Business Central: How to Successfully Migrate” contains a walkthrough of the history of Dynamics ERP applications and provides information about the migration process from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central.
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Webinar recording: What finance professionals need to know before diving into Power BI

October 16, 2020

Webinar recording: What finance professionals need to know before diving into Power BI
Power BI can get really complicated, really fast. How do you cut through all of the technical terminology and just use it? How do you know when you are over your head and need to ask for help from a technical resource? In this webinar hosted by CEO of Syvantis, Janelle Riley, and Consulting Manager, Jack Walther, the Syvantis team explores Power BI from the perspective of a finance user of Dynamics GP.
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Everything new in Dynamics GP 2018 R2

October 09, 2018

Everything new in Dynamics GP 2018 R2
Dynamics GP 2018 R2 was released on Tuesday, October 2nd 2018 and contains updates and enhancements for several core functions of the app. Financials, Supply Chain, Payroll, and overall system enhancements were the main focus of this release. Take a look at all the new possibilities.
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2017 Year-End Closing Procedures for Dynamics GP

November 20, 2017

2017 Year-End Closing Procedures for Dynamics GP
Getting ready to close the year for 2017? Watch Janelle Riley's webinar to learn everything you need to run an anxiety-free close in Dynamics GP. If you were not able to attend the webinar, but would still like to receive a copy of our 2017 year-end closing procedures documentation, click the button below to download all materials discussed in the webinar including step-by-step instructions for closing the month and year in Dynamics GP.
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Purchase Order Controls in Dynamics GP vs. Dynamics 365 for Operations

June 07, 2017

Purchase Order Controls in Dynamics GP vs. Dynamics 365 for Operations
There are some key differences to be aware of in the Purchase Order statuses and controls between Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 for Operations.
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Dynamics GP Classes vs. Dynamics 365 for Operations Groups

May 31, 2017

Dynamics GP Classes vs. Dynamics 365 for Operations Groups
Classes in Dynamics GP are a great tool to use when categorizing and configuring new customers, vendors, and inventory in GP. They allow you to default a variety of settings, rather than manually selecting the settings each time. When creating customers, vendors, and inventory in Dynamics 365 for Operations there are similar setup options to classes, however they are not an exact process match. Below is a breakdown of the main setup options in classes in GP vs. options in Operations.
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Basic Terminology Differences Between Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations

May 24, 2017

Basic Terminology Differences Between Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations
If you are a user switching from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations or vice versa, you are likely going to encounter terminology differences that will have you scratching your head in confusion as you attempt to decipher the various terms. To assist in your transitional journey, here is a brief rundown of some of the basic terminology differences that you may find helpful:
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Importing Data in Dynamics GP vs. Dynamics 365 for Operations

May 17, 2017

Importing Data in Dynamics GP vs. Dynamics 365 for Operations
We recently migrated our company from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 for Operations. Since we have been a Dynamics GP provider for many years, we put together a project plan and split up tasks needed to migrate our existing data into the new D365 Operations system.
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Dynamics GP Segments vs. Dynamics 365 for Operations Dimensions

May 10, 2017

Dynamics GP Segments vs. Dynamics 365 for Operations Dimensions
No matter which ERP system you choose, one of the first items you will need to consider is how to design your chart of accounts. This could be influenced by many factors including your product lines, cost centers, and company divisions.Both Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 for Operations can accommodate financial reporting and tracking by multiple sectors of an entity’s business, but the approach is different in each, with Dynamics GP using Segments and Dynamics 365 for Operations using Dimensions.
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Working with Management Reporter in Dynamics GP vs. Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

February 17, 2017

Working with Management Reporter in Dynamics GP vs. Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
With Microsoft launching its newest Dynamics ERP system, Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, many of you may be wondering what financial statement application they will be using on the backend. The good news for those looking to switch from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations is that Operations will also be using Management Reporter (MR). For those who are familiar with designing reports in MR, the core functionality is exactly same, but there are some things that have...
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Common 1099 printing issues in Dynamics GP

February 01, 2017

Common 1099 printing issues in Dynamics GP
The deadline is fast approaching to submit 1099s. You’ve ordered the paper, you’ve checked the vendor 1099 totals, and you’re ready to print. When they come out of the printer, however, there’s an obvious mistake. How frustrating! I’ve addressed some common 1099 printing issues and how to fix them.
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Dynamics GP Tip: Getting out of a window that won't let you close

January 31, 2017

Dynamics GP Tip: Getting out of a window that won't let you close
If you’re new to GP, one of the most frustrating situations you can be in, is when you try to exit out of a window and it just won’t close. You try everything: clicking Delete or Cancel, clicking the ‘X’ in the corner, but GP just won’t let you out! I’ve included a few tips that should help you exit out of any GP window if you find yourself in this situation.
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Why are my reports taking so long to export from Dynamics GP?

December 16, 2016

Why are my reports taking so long to export from Dynamics GP?
I recently worked on a case for a client who was finding that it would regularly take Dynamics GP up to two full minutes to process her invoices for printing. Here's what I found out.
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Dynamics GP 2016 R2 released - what you need to know

December 14, 2016

Dynamics GP 2016 R2 released - what you need to know
December 2nd marked the release of Dynamics GP 2016 R2, the second version release in the Dynamics GP 2016 cycle. This release is heavily focused on fixing issues that have caused inconvenience to users in previous releases. This is great news for companies that have been using previous versions of GP and waiting to upgrade.
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2016 Year-End Closing Procedures for Dynamics GP

December 14, 2016

2016 Year-End Closing Procedures for Dynamics GP
Getting ready to close the year for 2016? Watch Janelle Riley's webinar for everything you need to run an anxiety-free close in Dynamics GP.Don't have time to watch the whole video? We've transcribed the entire webinar below. For readability, we made a few changes here and there from what was said in the webinar.
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Editing W4s and printing W2s in Dynamics GP

December 07, 2016

Editing W4s and printing W2s in Dynamics GP
It’s the end of the year, and soon it will be time to process those W2s. There are a few steps that can be taken to make W2s available to view or print by your employees. Some employees might also have had some changes in the past year and need to make edits to their W4s. Both scenarios are covered below.
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Using the Purchasing All-in-One View in Dynamics GP 2015

July 15, 2016

Using the Purchasing All-in-One View in Dynamics GP 2015
The Purchasing All-in-One View was added with the release of Dynamics GP 2015. This view allows users to display posted or saved transactions by vendor and makes the relationship between documents transparent. The Purchasing All-in-One View can be accessed from the Inquiry pane, the ribbon on multiple navigation lists, and in several of the purchasing transaction windows. The new tool creates an easy-to-use view of the interactions between documents in one convenient window; a feature that ma...
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Drop Ship Account Distributions and Reconcile in Dynamics GP

July 07, 2016

Drop Ship Account Distributions and Reconcile in Dynamics GP
I get asked all the time about reconciling the accrued drop ship account. In order to explain how to reconcile this account, I thought I would detail how the accrued drop ship account is utilized in Dynamics GP. Once you have a basic understanding of how the drop ship process works, you will realize that the account reconciliation really isn’t that complicated.
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Using Dynamics GP to Amortize Prepaid Expenses

June 24, 2016

Using Dynamics GP to Amortize Prepaid Expenses
If you are using spreadsheets to track your prepaid expenses while trying to remember to manually enter multiple journal entries each period: STOP! There’s an easier way. Dynamics GP has a feature called Revenue/Expense Deferrals that will calculate and automate the deferral entry process.
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Why is my Navigation List missing transactions in Dynamics GP?

June 03, 2016

Why is my Navigation List missing transactions in Dynamics GP?
Have you ever opened up a Navigation list and thought, “I know this invoice has been entered, so why is it not in my Open Invoices list?” Or maybe, “I was just viewing this PO, why is it missing from my Open POs list?”If you find yourself in this situation, don’t get discouraged. There are two settings that you will want to check on: your filter settings and your restrictions group.
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May 17, 2016

Five signs that it's time to switch Dynamics GP providers
1. Your Partner doesn't communicate with you.How often do you have a sit down with your Dynamics GP provider to talk about what is happening with your business and how your system is working? If your partner isn’t connecting with you regularly, then they are not aware of how your business is growing and how Dynamics GP can help you manage and maintain that growth.
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December 10, 2015

Year-End Closing Procedures for Microsoft Dynamics GP
It's that time of the year again! It's time to close the books for 2015. We're here to answer common questions related to year-end closing procedures in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
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February 24, 2015

Using the PA Reconcile Utility to Close your Dynamics GP Projects
You have just completed a project in GP and you are ready to close it - or so you think! You go through the "Project Closing" window and it indicates that the project is not ready to be closed. "What do I do now," you may ask. If you think you have everything completed for a project and you are not sure why it will not close, you may want to run the PA Reconcile utility.
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February 18, 2015

How to use Excel Copy/Paste in the Dynamics GP General Ledger
One of the new features of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 R2 is the ability to copy information from an Excel Spreadsheet and paste it into a General Ledger entry in GP. For any of you that have used Integration Manager to import General Ledger transactions into GP, you are probably jumping up and down with joy and high-fiving everyone at the office. A process that used to involve preparing your Excel document, saving it as a tab-delimited file, configuring your integration, and then troubleshoot...
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January 26, 2015

How to edit and generate 1099s with Dynamics GP 2013
It's that time of year again! Time to generate and send out 1099s to your vendors. Luckily, Dynamics GP has this functionality built in. All you need to do when entering a new 1099 vendor is specify that they are a 1099 vendor in their vendor card. Then, at the end of the year, you can print 1099s for all vendors that you have set up. All of the calculations are done for you.
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December 31, 2014

Unable to delete PO Lines after Dynamics GP 2014 Payroll Update
One of our clients discovered a minor, but annoying issue just after their 2014 Year End Payroll Update had been installed. They noticed that they could no longer delete or insert Purchase Order lines while entering a Purchase Order.
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March 05, 2014

Using Direct Links to Inquiries from SmartLists in Dynamics GP 2013
I have been noticing a number of different links and features as I have been working in Dynamics GP 2013 that may not have been in earlier versions, or I just didn’t notice them before. I have checked with a number of our clients, and they didn’t seem to know they were there either.I was working in a SmartList in Dynamics GP 2013 the other day, and noticed a cool little feature that I hadn’t used before and has turned out to be quite a time saver.
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