Dynamics CRM Developers Do Amazing Things with Editable CRM Grid

Updated July 1, 2025 · Originally published June 11, 2015

Good developers just have a sixth sense that allows them to look at a tool and think of all the new ways they can tweak it and use it to go above and beyond the normal expectations.

We have found this to be true of our EditAble CRM Grid tool.  Microsoft Dynamics CRM users love it because it allows them to have Excel-like editable grids on their Dynamics CRM forms (or pages). This means they can make updates to multiple rows without opening account records, and perform complex calculations and groupings.

Then the Dynamics CRM developers get their hands on it, and some of the things they are doing with EditAble CRM Grid are pretty amazing.

ForgeXRM offers an API (Application Programming Interface) into the EditAble CRM Grid, allowing developers to extend functionality completely outside the grid.

For example:

• You can put the grid on a portal. It is feeding in information from different systems, but you can still take advantage of the different attributes right off the grid.

• We have customers who are building true XRM-type applications just using the grids. It's a tool that allows them to build very rich applications using Dynamics CRM as the platform.

• You can set it up to do completely different types of calculations or set fields to be highlighted in certain colors.

• One company built a complete commission tracking module using Dynamics CRM as the baseline and extending it with the flexibility of the EditAble CRM Grid.

You can do all of that by extending the Editable CRM Grid with our API.

If you are a Dynamics CRM Developer who is looking for a flexible tool to add value to your next creative project, contact ForgeXRM to learn more about the EditAble CRM Grid.

ForgeXRM + Microsoft

ForgeXRM develops innovative solutions that drive productivity and empower businesses to achieve more with the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365.

With our deep specialization, industry-leading CRM solutions for Insurance and Wealth Management, and Add-Ons for Project Management and our configurable XRM Grid Control, we accelerate innovation and empower businesses to maximize their CRM investments.

Contact ForgeXRM today. We’d love to connect and learn more about your goals and explore how ForgeXRM + Microsoft can support your organization’s needs.

By Ryan Plourde, ForgeXRM, www.forgexrm.com

By Ryan Plourde, Principle and Owner, ForgeXRM

As Founder of ForgeXRM, I bring 30+ years of experience helping businesses streamline operations and strengthen relationships through CRM/XRM solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. My focus is on delivering tailored software solutions that solve real business problems, whether you're managing people, products, or processes. Previously, I founded AbleBridge, a leading Microsoft Partner/CRM solutions provider acquired by Crowe LLP, where I led the firm’s Microsoft practice.

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