Tip #1462: How to mirror iPhone to Windows

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If you’re tired of the endless search for how to mirror your iPhone to a Windows PC, here’s a simple solution. Forget about third-party apps and WiFi troubles—use Microsoft Teams or Zoom and have a meeting with yourself and share the screen. It’s that easy!

Tip #1461: Big int data type is available in Dataverse

Sometimes, good news sneaks into our world undetected. Big int as a separate data type has been available in Dataverse for about two years now.

Tip #1460: Loops and ThisRecord in low-code plug-ins

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When you use loops like ForAll function in a low-code plug-in, ThisRecord will change its meaning from the table row associated with the plug-in run, to the row inside the loop. Disambiguating is fairly straightforward… once you know how.

Tip #1459: How to bypass Dataverse plug-ins and flows in Power Automate actions

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When you need to insert, update, or delete a large number of records in Dataverse, synchronous plug-ins can get in the way. Asynchronous plug-ins and Power Automate flows are triggered independently (out of process) but can be overwhelming for the system and can be throttled down. Did you know you can bypass either? Did you […]

Tip #1458: How to copy files between Dataverse tables

Explore the intriguing quest of transferring files between tables with Power Automate, as Megan V. Walker delves into a problem that seems straightforward but is fraught with unexpected challenges. Discover a layered approach to solutions, from no-code to high-code methods, and follow the journey that even experienced pros like Chris Piasecki and Guido Pietre weigh in on. It’s a story of integration, automation, and the ever-surprising twists in the world of data management.

Tip #1457: Format JSON for human consumption

Master converting JSON to a human-readable format using code-only connector with our simple three-step Power Automate flow, perfect for any data presentation needs.

Tip #1456: Enumerate and extract JSON object properties

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Use Extract JSON code only connector to select only a subset of object properties matching specified regular expression.

Tip #1455: Experiment with parallel branches

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Use parallel branches while experimenting with a Power Automate flow actions and save yourself time by quickly finding the solution.

Tip #1454: Azure Blob metadata and index tags in Power Automate

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Access blob metadata in two steps: get SAS URL then HTTP request: HEAD to read or PUT to write.
Accessing blob tags is not that easy but get your SAS key that allows tag manipulation elsewhere then come back and finish the job.

Tip #1452: Compare dates in Power Automate

Want to compare dates in Power Automate without a fear to miss that birhtday? We give you 2 rules and 4 functions to deal with it.

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