Category: Power Apps
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Restore your deleted, non-solution canvas app via PowerShell
Restoring a standalone (non-solution) canvas app using PowerShell involves leveraging the Power Apps Administration PowerShell module. Here’s a breakdown of the process: Prerequisites: Steps: Example: PowerShell Explanation: Important Notes: By following these steps, you can effectively restore deleted standalone canvas apps using PowerShell.
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Level Up Your Power Apps Game: Avoiding the Top 30 Mistakes New Makers Make
So, you’re diving into the exciting world of Power Apps! That’s fantastic! You’re on your way to building powerful solutions that can streamline processes and empower your organization. However, like any new skill, there’s a learning curve, and it’s easy to stumble along the way. That’s why we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the top…
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Basic Coding Mistakes in PowerFx for Power Apps
PowerFx is the low-code programming language designed specifically for Power Apps, making it easier for users of all skill levels to create powerful applications. However, like any coding language, there are common mistakes that can trip up both beginners and experienced developers alike. Here’s a guide to help you avoid these basic coding errors and…
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Power Apps Code View is very handy to copy Apps / Screens / Controls
Simplifying copy and paste In the Power Apps studio, for any control, you have a single Copy button to copy the code. Also, there is a button to View Code option as well. Code format improvement: We can combine different screens in a single code snippet – so you can save your own templates to…
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Do you know these PowerFx functions?
PlainText() ✅ Example: PlainText(ThisItem.RichTextField) DataSourceInfo() ✅ Example: DataSourceInfo(Orders, DataSourceInfo.MaxLength) DropColumns() & ShowColumns() ✅ Example: DropColumns(Orders, “InternalNotes”, “Timestamp”) // Removes unnecessary fields IsType() & AsType() ✅ Example: If(IsType(ThisItem, ‘Accounts’), “This is an Account”, “Not an Account”) Clock.AmPm() ✅ Example: Clock.AmPm() // Returns “AM” or “PM” RandBetween( lower, upper ) ✅ Example: RandBetween(1, 100) // Returns a…
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Daily Task Checklist for Power Platform Administrators (20 Key Actions) 🚀
As a Power Platform Administrator, managing security, governance, performance, and user enablement is crucial. Here’s a 20-step daily routine to ensure a well-maintained Power Platform environment. 🔍 Monitoring & Health Checks 1. Review Power Platform Admin Center for Service Health 2. Monitor Environment Capacity & Storage Usage 3. Analyze Power Platform API Usage & Limits…
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Exception Handling in Canvas Apps
Exception handling in Power Apps (Canvas Apps) is crucial for providing a smooth user experience and preventing unexpected failures. Since Power Apps does not have traditional try-catch mechanisms, it offers alternative ways to handle errors effectively. 1. Using IfError Function The IfError function allows you to handle errors gracefully and define alternative actions. Example: Handling…
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Recommendations to Avoid Delegation Issues in Canvas App with SharePoint as a Data Source
What is Delegation in Power Apps? Delegation in Power Apps refers to the process where data processing is pushed to the data source (like SharePoint, Dataverse, SQL Server, etc.) instead of being handled locally in Power Apps. This improves performance by allowing large datasets to be queried efficiently without exceeding Power Apps’ built-in limits. Why…
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Power Platform Learning Resources
1. Official Microsoft Learning Resources (Most Accurate) 2. Microsoft Certification Courses (Structured & Verified Learning) 3. Hands-On Practice (Real-world Experience) 4. Trusted Online Courses & Tutorials 5. Expert Communities & Open-Source Resources 6. Latest News & Updates
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Scaling Success: Adopting the Microsoft Power Platform with Maturity Model Guidelines
The Microsoft Power Platform offers tremendous potential for organizations looking to streamline processes, automate workflows, and build innovative applications. However, simply deploying the platform isn’t enough. To truly maximize its benefits and ensure long-term success, a structured approach guided by a maturity model is essential. Why a Maturity Model? Charting a Course for Sustainable Growth…
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Empowering Your Organization: The Indispensable Power of a Power Platform Knowledge Hub
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the Microsoft Power Platform is rapidly transforming how organizations build and manage applications and workflows. But with this rapid adoption comes the challenge of ensuring consistent development, efficient troubleshooting, and widespread knowledge sharing. This is where a dedicated Power Platform knowledge hub becomes an invaluable asset. Why a Knowledge Hub?…
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Taming the Dataverse Beast: Essential Strategies for Storage Cleanup
Microsoft Dataverse is a powerful data platform, but like any database, it can accumulate unnecessary data over time. This bloat can lead to increased storage costs, performance degradation, and compliance issues. Implementing a proactive storage cleanup strategy is crucial for maintaining a healthy and efficient Dataverse environment. Let’s explore the best practices for taming the…
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Shielding Your Data: Mastering Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Policies in Power Platform
The Microsoft Power Platform empowers organizations to build powerful applications and automate workflows, but with great power comes great responsibility. Safeguarding sensitive data is paramount, and that’s where Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies come into play. These policies act as a crucial line of defense, preventing unauthorized data sharing and ensuring compliance within your Power…
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Power Apps activity logging
What is Power Apps Activity Logging? What Events are Audited? Schemas for Audit Data: Using the Microsoft Purview Compliance Portal: Benefits of Activity Logging: By leveraging activity logging, organizations can improve control and oversight of their Power Apps environment.
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What are the benefits of using Customer Lockbox for organizations?
Customer Lockbox offers several benefits for organizations, particularly in enhancing data security, compliance, and control. Here are the key advantages: Enhanced Data Privacy and Control: Organizations have the power to approve or deny Microsoft engineers’ access to their data, ensuring that access is granted only when absolutely necessary and with explicit consent. Regulatory Compliance: Customer…
