Install developer tools

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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

The topics in this section provide information about how to install the developer tools.

Use the developer tools to customize Microsoft Dynamics AX. For example, you can use the developer tools to create customizations or extensions to Enterprise Portal for Microsoft Dynamics AX, and to create advanced production reports by using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services. The developer tools include the debugger, Microsoft Visual Studio Tools, and the Trace Parser.

The following topics are included in this section:

Install the debugger

Install Visual Studio Tools

Install the Trace Parser

Troubleshoot installation issues with the developer tools