Now that we can add records to the Dataverse, the next logical step is to update those existing records. In this scenario, we have a record that already exists so we are going to use the PATCH protocol to update our record. As this record already exists, we are going to be appending our as … Read More
Category: PowerApps
PowerApps Solution Architecture: The Feature Solution
We’ve looked at the All-In-One and Component Solution Architectures and now we’re going to talk about the Feature Solution model. As shown below, the feature solution model is based upon areas (features) that you deem to make sense to your organization. Although Marketing and Service are highlighted below as PowerApps terms, these features could include … Read More
Adding Records with Azure APIM To Dataverse
Azure APIM is great for creating a simplistic interface for your users to get data but you can also achieve the same goal when it comes to inserting data into your environment. Note: The example below assumes you have an Azure APIM instance set up and are connected to Dynamics. If you don’t, go look … Read More
Integrating the Customer Insights Communications Tab
When using Customer Insights, there is a very insightful tab that provides information on your level of consent (what communications are allowed to receive). Out of the box, this tab was only available via the Marketing Customer Insights Form, however now you are able to add this component to your own forms and embed surrounding … Read More
PowerApps Solution Architecture: The Component Solution
Continuing from our previous post on Solution Architecture in PowerApps, we’re going to move forward into the Component Solution model. It should be noted that these names are not written down anywhere and are merely created by me. I’ve used the Component Solution model many times over with great success as it works with small … Read More
Managing Distributed PowerApps Development Teams
That title is quite a mouthful, and I did try to collapse it into a few succinct statements but couldn’t make it work. But this is a question I see all the time and like anything, there are a few ways to handle it. The Problem You have a number of developers working on multiple … Read More
Filtering Data with APIM and Dataverse
In our previous post on setting up Dynamics/Dataverse to connect with Azure APIM, we looked at how to get data from Dynamics through APIM. That’s great, but what we’re trying to simplify for your users is how to filter data through a well-defined API. Going back to our Contact example, I’m going to create a … Read More
Getting Started with Azure API Management with PowerApps
Using Azure’s API Management Gateway (APIM) is a great way to offer access to your Dataverse/Dynamics/PowerApps environment and simplify access through a simplified programming interface. There is a great blog post on how to set up your Azure APIM environment to connect to Dynamics available here. The article is a great Getting Started, in my … Read More
Updating your App Registration Connection References for Power Automate
A few days ago, I had someone message asking me to update the secret key the App Registrations for our Power Automate Flows. At first glance I thought – “No problem” – I’ll go to the Flow, and update the connections. But even though I could add an app registration for a flow from the … Read More
PowerApps Solution Architecture: The All-In-One Solution
After many years of building apps on the Dynamics/PowerApps platform, I still get asked about how to architect PowerApps solutions. How do I group components? What’s the best solution for pipelines? What solution model works best for big or small teams? How do we future-proof ourselves so we never have to change our solution ever … Read More