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In my previous blog post I started making an embedded canvas app to replace dialogs. I started off by creating the app, the screen, some basic navigation and the form. Finally, I added patch logic to save the screen. If you have not read part 1, do not worry this video shows the functionality. The patch logic shows the Relate function, which is very useful, so I would recommend to check that first.

In this post I want to focus on setting the owner of the task. Setting the owner of the task is important because this allows us to distribute tasks to teams or individuals. An entire team could then process the task assigned to them and work them to completion. In this case the credit check that the finance team has to perform will help us resolve the case.

I wasn’t able to set the owner of the task using standard functionality. The PowerApps CDS connector does not allow for updating the owner field. Neither does the Relate function work after the record is created. But of course I have a solution, we can create a synchronous Flow!

Posted on August 8, 2019Updated on October 15, 2019

Canvas Apps, D365 CE, PowerApps

Embedded Canvas App – Replacing dialogs – Part 1

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Embedded canvas apps are generally available since last month! This will be another way to create richer experiences for users using your model apps. Embedded canvas apps only work in the Unified Interface. In this blogpost I will show you how you can easily replace the deprecated dialogs with an embedded canvas app. In contrast to the PowerApps Component Framework, which I previously blogged about, this is a low code solution.

Dialogs were a great way to guide users through more complex decisions . Canvas apps are the Microsoft recommended way to replace dialogs. To showcase how you can replace your dialog I’ve created and implemented a fictive scenario.

Posted on July 8, 2019Updated on July 9, 2019

CDS, PCF

PCF – Iban Validator

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My first blog post is about my experience with the PowerApps Component Framework so far.

What excites me about this framework is that it provides developers with a native way to integrate development into Model-driven PowerApps / Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement. No longer are we restricted by IFrame’s where we have little connection to the app. It promises to provide us with the same API’s the Microsoft development team uses. Last but not least, this framework will come to canvas apps soon.

I created an IBAN validator. This is validation we build for a lot of customers, so this is a good component to start with.

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