Labels Files In Dynamics Axapta

If we look at our label files in the AOT we see 4 different extensions for our labels

·        ALI Axapta Label Index

·        ALC Axapta Label Comments

·       ALT Axapta Label Temp, Store

·        ALD Axapta Label Dictionary

The ALD file is readable/editable with a text editor. General speaking you only need the ALD file. When the AOS is restarted the ALI and ALC will be generated on the fly.   (or update when the time stamp of the ALD file is bigger than the timestamp of the ALC or ALI file)

Next, a developer creates new labels. These labels will be stored in the ALT file.  Not yet in the ALD file.  When the final AOS will stop. AX will update the ALD file this way. It will copy the ALD file to an ALB file. Next the changes in the ALT file will be stored in the ALB file.  Finally this ALB file is placed back in the ALD file and the ALB file will be deleted. (HINT: make the ALD file read only and you will see it your selfJ)

When your AOS has creased the changes are not stored in the ALD file. Even when you start and stop the AOS again the file is not updated. To solve this issue start an AX client search for the label in the Label editor. Next stop your client and the AOS. Now the label file is updated.