On a Role Center page, define the navigation bar (second-level navigation) in the area(Embedding) to link to other pages

MB-820 By islever Editorial Last updated

Build and extend tables and pages in Business Central

Short answer

C On a Role Center page you define the navigation bar, which is the second-level navigation, inside the area(Embedding).

Question

You create a page with the PageType property set to RoleCenter. You navigate through the different sections of the page. You need to add functionalities to the page. What should you do?
  1. Define actions in the area(reporting) before actions in the area(creation).
  2. Define the navigation menu in the area(processing).
  3. Define the navigation bar in the area(embedding). Correct Answer
  4. Add a source table on the Role Center page.

Key Takeaways

The Role Center page itself does not have a source table; it is a container that surfaces links and parts. Knowing which area hosts the navigation bar is key to correctly extending a Role Center.

A Role Center page uses specific action areas to structure the user interface. The navigation bar, which provides the flat list of links to other pages that open in the content area, is defined within the area(Embedding) of the page.

Common mistake: Do not try to add a source table to a Role Center, and do not place the navigation bar in the processing or creation areas, which serve different purposes such as actions and report triggers.

Expert Analysis

Why the Answer Is Correct

Option C is correct because the navigation bar on a Role Center page, which displays a flat list of links to other pages, is defined in the area(Embedding). This matches the documented structure of Role Center pages, where embedding hosts the second-level navigation. Community voting favors C (83 votes) and Fennek1893 describes defining the navigation bar in the embedding area.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A is wrong because reporting and creation are different action areas and do not host the navigation bar. Option B is wrong because the navigation menu is not defined in the processing area; processing is for action triggers. Option D is wrong because a Role Center page does not use a source table; it is a structural home page.

Community Comment Notes

Fennek1893 explains that the second-level navigation is defined with the embedding area, confirming the C selection over the A suggestion from lower-voted comments.

Official Reference

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/developer/devenv-page-object

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Community Votes

C
83%
A
17%

83% of anonymous learners picked answer C. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.

Discussion 4 contributions

Compiled from public community threads and reader submissions, lightly edited for clarity. Handles and vote tallies are shown as recorded, and comments reflect the views of individual contributors.

From public community threads 4

  1. Fennek1893 👍 8 Answered C
    Navigation bar The second-level navigation displays a flat list of links to other pages. The pages targeted by the links will open in the content area of the Role Center. You define this area with an area(embedding) control in the page code. area(creation) Actions in this control will appear first in the action area, and will display with a plus (+) icon. area(reporting) Actions in this control will appear last in the action area. They display with a default report icon. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/developer/devenv-designing-role-centers
  2. 75ed3a2 👍 2 Answered A
    Whencreating a page with the PageType property set to RoleCenter in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, it's essential to organize the functionalities and actions in a manner that enhances user experience and efficiency. The best practice is to define actions in the area (reporting) before actions in the area (creation) (A).
  3. ivanrlg 👍 1 Answered C
    Im not sure, but i think the answer is C.
  4. 70e8a4b 👍 1 Answered C
    Answer should be C

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