I have been recently testing the new Custom API functionality and how it could be integrated with spkl. This article describes some of those tests and the current status. In case you are not familiar with spkl, it is a great development and open-source tool created and driven by Scott Durow (thanks for all this … Continue reading Deploy Custom API using spkl
Tag: Power Platform
Get choices names in flows
In my previous post, I described how you could retrieve the labels of a choices column (multi-select optionset attribute) using a classic Dynamics Workflow. In this new article, I describe how to do the same using a Power Automate flow. Using a classic Dynamic workflow is still a valid solution. However, if you are creating … Continue reading Get choices names in flows
Microsoft Dataverse Terminology
Last year we saw some naming changes in the Power Platform regarding the Common Data Service, now finally called Microsoft Dataverse. Because I carry on forgetting the terminology 😵, I have written this simple article with the summary table published by Microsoft: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/data-platform/data-platform-intro#terminology-updates
[email-II] Creating contacts
In my previous post, I explained how we could receive and manage emails within Dynamics 365 using a shared mailbox linked to a queue. When emails are received from unknown senders, by default, a new contact gets created. Unknow means that there is not a record in the system with the same email address. "Contact" … Continue reading [email-II] Creating contacts
[email-I] A common mailbox
One of the most common requirements I have seen in business applications projects is the ability to receive and send emails directly from the main customer management system (e.g. CRM). A simple solution for this is to use Server-Side Sync to integrate Microsoft Exchange mailboxes with Dynamics 365 / Microsoft Dataverse. By the way, this … Continue reading [email-I] A common mailbox
Power Platform geographical availability
"Where are my applications and data going to be hosted?" This is probably one of the first questions you may face once you start a new project. In the case of the Power Platform, Microsoft has made available some very good documentation. The most recent information that I have seen and I have found very … Continue reading Power Platform geographical availability
Exam PL-100 App Maker passed
Positive news this week, I passed the beta exam PL-100 Microsoft Power Platform App Maker that I mentioned in my previous post 🥳 I am working these days with React and PCF controls. Hopefully I'll get some time soon to share some interesting things in my next posts.
Managed Solutions, the NeverEnding Story
How many times have you had a conversation about unmanaged and managed solutions?. If you have worked with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement or Power Apps, probably you have already used solutions and you know what I'm talking about. The key question is: which one should I use? 😵 Managed solutions were introduced … Continue reading Managed Solutions, the NeverEnding Story
Restore enviroment backup
The functionality to restore backups in Dynamics 365 CRM / Customer Engagement / Common Data Service has been there for a while now. Have you actually used it in a real project in production? 😶 This week we actually didn't have a choice. We got an issue with a managed solution where neither we could … Continue reading Restore enviroment backup
Form settings available on preview
The new Power Apps Maker experience for model-driven apps is catching up more and more with the old classic one. Today, while I was using make.preview.powerapps.com, I noticed this new button "Form settings" where you can now configure the form security roles, order and fallback option. Classic form configuration Current Make experience Preview Make experience … Continue reading Form settings available on preview