Dynamics 365 : Dataverse Preferred solution

Mon, 06/17/2024 - 14:45 By Stephane Pelhatre

Dynamics 365 : Dataverse Preferred solution

Introduction

By default, unless already in the context of an unmanaged solution, all changes performed in your Power Apps environment (creating a table or column, updating a form, ...) are stored in the solution named Common Data Services Default Solution.

With the preferred solution you can specify a solution to which all your changes, that are made outside of the context of the unmanaged solution, should be automatically added.

Power Apps : Smart Email Address Validation

Mon, 06/17/2024 - 13:47 By Stephane Pelhatre

Power Apps : Smart Email Address Validation

Introduction

Traditionally, the existing Email column type has only basic email validation: a valid email address consists of an email prefix (left part of @ symbol) and an email domain (right part of @ symbol). So it is a very basic validation.
With smart Email address validation, the Email column comes with better validation that includes reasons for the column being invalid.

Smart Email address validation detects the following issues:

Upcoming Features in Calendar 365!

Upcoming Features of Dynamics 365 Calendar: Your Ultimate Solution for Efficient Meeting Scheduling!

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 08:18 By Maulik Shah

Are you tired of the hassle of coordinating meetings across multiple platforms? 

Do you find yourself constantly switching between calendars to keep track of your schedule? 

Look no further, because Dynamics 365 Calendar is here to revolutionize the way you manage your time and meetings.

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Model-Driven App Copy

How to duplicate a Model Driven App

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 15:08 By joao.neto

Intro

Who never ambled around Power Apps trying to get the way to make a copy of its Sales, Field Service, or any other App to kick-start a new App?

Well I did !

And that's why I'm giving here a tip on how to leverage it quick and easy.

 

How To (using the modern editor)

  • In your Power App environment (make.powerapps.com) go to Solutions and select "New solution"

  • Enter your new App Display Name, Name and publisher

Power Apps Release Channel

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 14:32 By joao.neto

Intro

Have you have asked yourself how frequent Microsoft is delivering new features into you Power Apps environment? I do !

So the initial concept comes from M365 channels that was later adapted to Power Apps and it allow admins to chose how often your Power Apps  env gets new features from Microsoft.

How it works

The by default is the called Semi-annual channel (twice per year) giving the cadence of 2 release waves per year (April and October).

A new monthly channel option that enables GA-ready features to be release every month.

Block unmanaged customizations

Block unmanaged customizations

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 14:32 By julien.biedermann

What is unmanaged customizations?

Unmanaged customizations reside at the top layer for a component and subsequently define the runtime behavior of the component. Unmanaged customizations are typically applied directly to the environment where they are created. However, they can also be exported and imported as part of solutions, allowing you to transfer them between different environments