“Method not found” error occurs in X++ when calling static method of .NET class

I’ve encountered a particular “Method not found” error in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 which I’d like to share. In my case, the error appears to be related to the quirky X++ dangling semicolon. With the release of AX 2012, the syntax requirement to include a dangling semicolon within X++ methods had been dropped from AX development best practices. However, there appears to be at least one situation where it’s still required.
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Some reports in Dynamics AX 2012 do not fit to page properly when printed

While working with AX 2012, I’ve observed that some reports will not render as expected when a hard copy is printed. With the release of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 RTM (6.0.947.0), the report design and delivery platform changed significantly from the previous version. Reporting has shifted away from native X++ reports designed in MorphX to SSRS reports designed in Visual Studio.
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Importing customers into Dynamics AX 2012 using AIF

This article will show you step-by-step how to do a basic customer import (including corresponding GAB and address data) using AIF in AX 2012. It’s assumed that you’ve already completed the basic setup necessary to create customers manually through the AX client user interface.
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