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 #1448: Never delete columns in translation
Dealing with Dataverse translation file? Never delete columns. But you are free to delete rows and tabs.
Tip #1438: Turn on auto search for lookups
Today’s tip is from Amey “Anything But Code” Holden. You can drop your priceless tip into our tipping jar too, thank you very much! I (Amey, not me – t.j.) often see users struggle with the confusing behaviour of lookups in model-driven apps. Typical sketch from an average week of consulting with model-driven apps looks […]
Tip #1423: Search for solution that does not exist
You are about to record or present a demo but your environment contains all the demos you performed previously and looks like this (zoomed out for brevity): What you are about to do next is what I call the “sweeping under the rug”: Search for the solution that does not exist yet Thee Nabler If […]
Tip #1421: Hide form selector in model-driven apps
Everybody take a seat. Tanguy WiTouzard has the floor. (You can grab everyone’s attention too by sending your useful tip to jar@crmtipoftheday.com) Wizardry starts here I don’t know if it was published before but I just found out that we were able to remove “forms” from “form selector” using Javascript. It’s really useful when you […]
Tip #1420: JSON Function and size limits in Power Apps
Power Fx (gotta use the cool keyword!) JSON function in Power Apps is pure magic, it’s like a compactor converting anything you throw into it into a neat text representation to send over the wire, engrave on a golden bullion, or stash it as an alphabet soup. It works great apart from the times when […]
Tip #1412: Changing the position of the WYSWYG editor buttons
It’s spring time in Australia and our tipsters are coming back! Elaiza Benitez is here (at least that’s what her Twitter handle says). And you can be here too – just email jar@crmtipoftheday.com with your brilliant suggestion and we’ll take care of the rest. For those who have been long time makers with Dynamics 365, […]
Tip #1407: How to secure Power Apps portal from making the news
You are a CEO of Rykita, a worldwide manufacturer of power tools used by millions. You wake up invigorated and ready for action only to see the news headlines “Rykita injures more than a thousand customers”, “Calls for Rykita to blunt their tools”, “Rykita customers bleed profusely”, “Users of Rykita tools risk infection if injured”, […]
Tip #1405: Unable to assign license to a guest user
B2B collaboration is great. For example, you can share a canvas app with guest users or invite users to use with Azure Active Directory B2B collaboration . One of the steps in the process is adding B2B collaboration users in the Azure portal. But when you try adding a license assignment you maybe faced with […]
Tip #1402: Why you should not use Microsoft Lists/SharePoint Lists for business-critical Power Apps
SharePoint lists (and now Microsoft Lists) are an easy way to quickly create lists of data for use in a Power App. Makers can quickly create lists, add fields, and populate data for canvas apps. However, not all apps are equal from a complexity perspective. If the app is simple and contains data that is […]