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Category: Power Apps

  • Primary Key for BPF Tables

    Trying to identify a table’s Primary Key? In Power Apps, when you create a new Business Process Flow (BPF), a corresponding table is automatically created to store a row for each record as it progresses through the BPF stages. When the table is created, the table shares the same name as the BPF. However, the…

  • Business Rules vs. JavaScript

    When we advise clients on best practices regarding the use of JavaScript versus Business Rules in Model-Driven Apps, we promote the use of BRs for simple client-side logic and JS for more complex real-time logic. Below are some common scenarios for the use of JavaScript. SCENARIO PURPOSE UI Manipulation Show/hide tabs, sections, or controls in…

  • MDA not showing up in Power Apps on a mobile device

    I’m on my mobile device. I open the Power Apps app on my iPhone, and I can see the model-driven app I want to test. Great! My client opens Power Apps on their mobile device, and cannot see the MDA. Why?? Did you know?? In the Power Apps app, when you click on the user…

  • Ribbon Button in Dynamics 365 – Powered by Power Fx

    I thought this post from Antoine Antoun on LinkedIn was worth sharing… Before Power Fx, ribbon buttons had to be developed using custom JavaScript or the Ribbon Workbench tool. Even small changes required full solution deployments, making the process slower and less transparent for business users. Now, with custom ribbon buttons in Dynamics 365 built…

  • Grid Controls available for Model-Driven Apps

    The form controls available OOTB for model-driven apps have evolved so much in the 15 years I have been working with Dynamics CE. This post will be the first in a series where I share my favorites. Enjoy! Grid controls Grid controls can be configured for: Subgrid I think I’ve used the read-only subgrid on…