Hello Warren,
I hope you are doing well. I'm tagging you on this post since I'm attempting to use a technique you outlined in your helpful blog on how to work with images. PowerApps SharePoint Images – Storing and viewing – Practical Power Apps
Looks like this post has had 60+ views, but no one has responded yet so I'd be very grateful if you could take a look. You've helped me many times before in the Power Apps forum. I'm so close to getting the QR Code image embedded into my Word doc. Just need a little help getting over this hurdle. I'll be working all day tomorrow (Saturday PST) trying to wrap up my app and flows so if you respond I'll see your message. Thank you!
I am generating a QR Code that provides a deep link to the record in Power Apps. I have been able to accomplish that. The next step is to embed the image in a Microsoft Word doc template that can be converted to a PDF, printed on a sticker label that contains other record data and adhered to a box. I'm stuck at the Create File in SharePoint (for the .png file) in my flow. Haven't done it before...I've tried both using base64ToBinary and dataUriToBinary expressions, but I keep getting the error that I need to have a string rather than an object in order for this to work.
This is an automated cloud flow. I am not calling the flow from Power Apps as I am using a premium connector (MS Word) and don't want to turn my app into a premium app (currently a Standard license). The trigger for the flow is 'When an item or a file is modified'. I have a condition that checks if the 'Generate PDF Label' flow is supposed to run. If it does, the flow does a 'Get item'. The flow steps that pertain to the image steps can be seen below. If someone could let me know what I need to do at the SharePoint 'Create file' step (and/or right before it), I would be grateful. If you see any obvious errors in the steps that fall below the 'Create file' step, I would appreciate if you could let me know that as well. Thanks!
Step 1 - Compose
The QR code is stored as multiline text in my SharePoint list so I added a Compose step to replace the quotation marks with an empty string.
Step 2 - Upload file from URL
This is how I hope to convert the multiline text to a png file. I can upload to SharePoint.
Step 3 - Get the file content from OneDrive.
The outputs are detailed below.
Step 4 - Create a QR code file in SharePoint.
Do I have to end the File Name with a file extension of .png? I've tried it both with and without the .png and the flow breaks as this step.
Step 5 - Update file properties
Is DisplayName okay to use for the Title? I wasn't sure what to put there...
Step 6 - Get file content using path
If you could verify whether or not this looks correct, I would appreciate it.
Step 7 - Populate a MS Word template
If you could confirm that I have the correct dynamic content plugged in, I would appreciate it. If you can help me get this far in the flow, I should be able to get the rest as I have written flows to convert Word doc templates into PDFs before, attached them to the SharePoint list, etc. I just haven't had to insert a dynamic image yet. Thanks again for the time you are taking to help me. I really appreciate it! Teresa
Solved! Go to Solution.
Hi @tagustin2020 ,
Bad news I am afraid - I got what appeared to be valid Base64 code using the container and followed it all the way through to the Word Merge and it worked fine, except all I got was the outline of the container (no picture inside). It appears that Image Controls containing a URL-resolved images simply do not exist as image content in any Power Apps function trying to capture them. On reflection, this makes a bit of sense, but that does not really help you. I will tag one of the Flow gurus @Pstork1 to see if he has any idea here.
Hello Warren,
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. First off, I thank you so much for all the time you spent trying to help me figure out how to get deep link QR codes working in either OneDrive or MSFT Word. Per my last update, I spent more cycles trying to create a PDF based on CSS/HTML to generate labels for just the color-coded year requirement and QR code. I tried leveraging the CSS/HTML contained in this blog post on how to print barcodes on Avery 5160 Address labels, but was unable to get it to work for my use case. The CSS/HTML worked fine as viewed in the W3 Schools interface, but did not work once pasted into a Compose statement and run through OneDrive steps in Power Automate. Because the deadline for this project is fast approaching, I ended up inserting the QR codes into the email step and I printed up a bunch of Avery 5160 address labels with the color-coded year labels. It is a disappointing, embarrassing work-around, but I'm not a developer and have already spent so many weeks trying to figure out how to do it "right" that I finally had to tap out since the project is due shortly. I'm hoping that at the very least, Microsoft will enable rich text html in the premium Microsoft Word steps so I can pass the hex codes for the colored label backgrounds so it is no longer necessary to print Avery labels for the years.
I added placeholders to the box label so it is clear where the Year and QR Code labels need to be adhered. The QR codes do work when scanned with a handheld 2D barcode scanner. Taping over the QR codes with either scotch tape or packing tape does not adversely impact the scan. The QR Codes do launch the deep link to the record as intended.
In regards to Power App and flow steps, I did end up sticking with the multiline text SharePoint column approach for capturing/storing the QR code data and using the replace expression to replace the double quotes with empty strings. I then composed an image tag that could be inserted into the final email step.
Thanks again Warren for your dedication to the Community and for helping me gain a better understanding of what my options were. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Kind regards,
Teresa
Hi @tagustin2020 ,
A couple of things here that are relevant. Firstly, you need to store the QR code in your multi-line text field with the "headers" removed
With(
{
wJSON:
JSON(
YourImageControlName.Image,
JSONFormat.IncludeBinaryData
)
},
Mid(
wJSON,
Find(
",",
wJSON
) + 1,
Len(wJSON) -
Find(
",",
wJSON
) - 1
)
)
then you can use base64ToBinary to get it into an image format, however there is one more step I have found necessary with Word merging Images - you need to create a temporary jpg file (I use OneDrive) using the base64ToBinary (TempFile.jpg or whatever) and then get the content (Get file content using path) and use that in the Word Merge field.
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Hello Warren,
Thank you for the quick response. My QR code is working properly with the following method in Power Apps. The deep link is going to the correct record. It is just the conversion steps I'm having trouble with. Here are the steps starting with the Power Apps form. I don't mean to be rude in not using your With formula, but I wasn't sure where to put it since my Image property contains a QR code url.
Image:
"https://quickchart.io/qr?text="& EncodeUrl("https://apps.powerapps.com/play/e/default-xxxx?tenantId=xxxx&hidenavbar=true&DeepLink=AdminScreen&RefID=" & varRecord.ID & ".png")
The OnSelect of my "Create PDF" button is:
Set(varBlob, JSON(Image4.Image, IncludeBinaryData));
Patch(
'CSO Archive Requests',
{
ID: varRecord.ID,
'Generate PDF': true,
'PDF Version': Value(valPDFVersion.Text) + 1,
'PDF Email': varUser.Email,
QRCodeML: varBlob
}
);
Notify("A box label will be sent to your email and attached to the record shortly.", Success)
The Data Card formulas are:
Default: ThisItem.QRCodeML
Update: varBlob
I'm removing the quotation marks with the Compose step.
As I alluded to before, this gives me a QR code that works fine in an email, but where I am hitting a snag is converting it to an image file that can be used on the box label.
You know I appreciate your advice, but I'm still so green when it comes to Power Automate I need step by step guidance. I've gotten a little confused as to the order of what comes next. I was having the next step be "Upload file from URL", but I got rid of that when I read your response and put in a OneDrive Create file step instead. The Outputs are coming from the previous Compose step. As you saw from the Image property in the Power App, the file extension is .png. Do I need to add a file extension in the Create file step as well? The flow breaks if I try to put in base64tobinary code as shown in my original post.
I deleted my 'Get file content' step and put in a 'Get file content using path' step per your note.
I then insert the Body of the Get file content using path step.
As you might have guessed, the QR code image is not coming through.
Would you mind telling me exactly what I need to do with each of these steps? I'm sure I have it all messed up. I'm sorry I wasn't able to discern what you were trying to share. It's 10pm here now so I'm going to "hit the hay" for now. Thanks for sticking with me!
Teresa
Hi @tagustin2020 ,
The fundamental issue is here
With(
{
wJSON:
JSON(
Image4.Image,
JSONFormat.IncludeBinaryData
)
},
Set(
varBlob,
Mid(
wJSON,
Find(
",",
wJSON
) + 1,
Len(wJSON) -
Find(
",",
wJSON
) - 1
)
)
)
You need a "raw" base64 format if you want to use base64ToBinary on it to get it back into an image - removing the leading and trailing quotes (as you are doing) allows the code to be resolved in an Image Control in Power Apps, but not to be converted to a file in a Flow.
I also tend to use jpg as the extension of the file in OneDrive as I know this works with Word. I use this method on hundreds of forms monthly with signatures and it works fine (except I send the code - your varBlob - directly to the Flow rather than get it out of a SharePoint field.
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Hello Warren,
Thank you for the response. I really appreciate it. Apologies in advance for the length of this post, but I really want to learn your technique and want to make it as easy as possible for you to spot what I am doing wrong right away out of respect for your time.
Per your advice, I changed the URL in my Image control from a .png to a .jpg extension.
"https://quickchart.io/qr?text="& EncodeUrl("https://apps.powerapps.com/play/e/default-xxxxx?tenantId=xxxx&hidenavbar=true&DeepLink=AdminScreen&RefID=" & varRecord.ID & ".jpg")
OnSelect formula of my 'Create Box Label PDF' button to the formula you gave me. There are no error/red lines.
With(
{
wJSON:
JSON(
Image4.Image,
JSONFormat.IncludeBinaryData
)
},
Set(
varBlob,
Mid(
wJSON,
Find(
",",
wJSON
) + 1,
Len(wJSON) -
Find(
",",
wJSON
) - 1
)
)
);
Patch(
'CSO Archive Requests',
{
ID: varRecord.ID,
'Generate PDF': true,
'PDF Version': Value(valPDFVersion.Text) + 1,
'PDF Email': varUser.Email,
QRCodeML: varBlob
}
);
Notify("A box label will be sent to your email and attached to the record shortly.", Success)
The Default and Update properties of the data card are still set to:
Default: ThisItem.QRCodeML
Update: varBlob
My flow trigger is still 'When an item or a file is modified' since I don't want my app to be converted to a Premium license app. I really don't need to store the .jpg files in a SharePoint doc library for all posterity so I just added a OneDrive 'Create file' step.
When I run the flow, it breaks at the Create file step. It says it cannot be evaluated because 'Createfile_FileContent' doesn't exist and then goes on to give a list of things I can choose from. QRCodeML is the name of my multi-line text column.
When I added a 'Get file content using path' step. File content wasn't one of the dynamic content options to choose from. File locator and Path were the 2 closest options. I'm doubtful this step will work, but it is untested since the flow breaks at the Create file step.
When this approach didn't work out, I went back to your blog to follow the steps for uploading an image to a SharePoint doc library calling the flow from SharePoint. It all seemed to go pretty smoothly until I inserted a new button in my app to call the flow from. This is the formula for the OnSelect. What am I doing wrong?
Here are the steps I constructed based on your very detailed blog post (thank you). I didn't add any Word doc steps as, again, I don't want to risk turning my app into a premium license app, but I thought I could at least experiment to see if I could get the QR code converted into a usable file that could later be inserted into the Word doc flow by pulling it down from the SharePoint doc library location via a "ParentID" tie in. I added a number type column to my doc library named "ParentID". Can you let me know how I could pass the ID from the Power Apps record I am into the SharePoint doc library? Seems like it would have to be passed in the flow run, versus a Patch statement that falls after the flow run, but I'm not sure how to add that in.
I noticed a small discrepancy between this step and the step shown in your blog post. Mine reads Title and Description. Your screenshot reads Title and IDRef. Not sure if that is significant or not, but thought I would mention it.
Add attachment Id expression.
Add attachment File Name expression.
Technically, I don't really need to add the attachment to the record, but I am trying to learn from your post as I would really like to nail down the technique for future projects. Please let me know if I got any of these steps wrong. I really appreciate your help, Warren. Thank you so much for your patience.
Teresa
HI @tagustin2020 ,
I assumed you had a captured image in there when you mentioned QR Code - if this is simply a rendered URL then all JSON is going to do (check out varBlob content) is capture the URL parameters, which is not the image you want. The only way I know of converting a URL image to an actual SharePoint usable image is using the Upload file from URL component of OneDrive for Business in Power Automate as below (with a test chart)
which means (hopefully) all you have to store in your SharePoint list is the URL that resolves the QR code.
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Hi @tagustin2020 ,
Further testing of the OneDrive upload OneDrive thinks a URL with parameters is dangerous and it refuses to do it
So time to get creative . . . I have tested this and it works - put your image control inside a Container (I will call it Container1 here) and do this
With(
{
wBlob:
With(
{
wJSON:
JSON(
PDF(Container1),
JSONFormat.IncludeBinaryData
)
},
Mid(
wJSON,
Find(
",",
wJSON
) + 1,
Len(wJSON) -
Find(
",",
wJSON
) - 1
)
)
},
Patch(
'CSO Archive Requests',
{
ID: varRecord.ID,
'Generate PDF': true,
'PDF Version': Value(valPDFVersion.Text) + 1,
'PDF Email': varUser.Email,
QRCodeML: wBlob
}
)
);
Also ensure you turn on your PDF function if you have not already done that
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Hello Warren,
Thank you for the time and effort you are putting into helping me. I'm getting an error message with the Container so I'm wondering if you can spot what I'm doing wrong.
Here is the error message:
Here is my tree view. I put the image control inside the container and did not change the name of the container.
I turned on the PDF experimental feature and pasted in the formula you gave me with no changes. I noticed you did away with varBlob which is what is in the Update property of my data card. What should I put there now?
With(
{
wBlob:
With(
{
wJSON:
JSON(
PDF(Container1),
JSONFormat.IncludeBinaryData
)
},
Mid(
wJSON,
Find(
",",
wJSON
) + 1,
Len(wJSON) -
Find(
",",
wJSON
) - 1
)
)
},
Patch(
'CSO Archive Requests',
{
ID: varRecord.ID,
'Generate PDF': true,
'PDF Version': Value(valPDFVersion.Text) + 1,
'PDF Email': varUser.Email,
QRCodeML: wBlob
}
)
)
Thanks,
Teresa
Hi @tagustin2020 ,
You do not need an update as you are patching it, but you can simply make the Default of the Text Control
ThisItem.QRCodeML
and then the Update
TextControlName.Text
however, what has me puzzled it the error on the container name - below is the one I did with my test list, which has the same field types as yours and I also used the same Variable and control names
and this tested as expected and patched a valid Base64 string into my multi-line text field. I can see however that you have the Container inside a Data Card - you might try it outside.
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Hello Warren,
Maybe this is the difference between your test and mine. While my SharePoint field is a multi-line text field, I don't have a text field in my datacard, only an image control. I deleted the Container and image control from the Form control and inserted a new container on the screen outside of the form which I renamed "ContainerQR" and then I inserted an image control inside of it.
The Image formula is:
"https://quickchart.io/qr?text="& EncodeUrl("https://apps.powerapps.com/play/e/default-0f634ac3-b39f-41a6-83ba-8f107876c692/a/16df3cf4-5af7-4e1c-aa13-2e72f92d9680?tenantId=0f634ac3-b39f-41a6-83ba-8f107876c692&hidenavbar=true&DeepLink=AdminScreen&RefID=" & varRecord.ID & ".jpg")
The OnSelect of the button is:
With(
{
wBlob:
With(
{
wJSON:
JSON(
PDF(ContainerQR),
JSONFormat.IncludeBinaryData
)
},
Mid(
wJSON,
Find(
",",
wJSON
) + 1,
Len(wJSON) -
Find(
",",
wJSON
) - 1
)
)
},
Patch(
'CSO Archive Requests',
{
ID: varRecord.ID,
'Generate PDF': true,
'PDF Version': Value(valPDFVersion.Text) + 1,
'PDF Email': varUser.Email,
QRCodeML: wBlob
}
)
)
The text that is written back to the QRCodeML SharePoint column is massive. I copy/pasted it into a MS Word doc and it was 30 pages long with hundreds of ////////// so that can't be right.
I then went into my flow and inserted an 'Upload file from URL' step per your earlier post. When I got an error at this step I tried entering a forward slash before QRCode.jpg
In either case I get the same error message, "The provided workflow action input is not valid."
Here are the other steps in the flow if we can get past the "Upload file" error. I added a 'Get file content using path' step per your earlier post.
I inserted the File content into the Word step.
Warren, thanks again so much for your patient help. I wanted to let you know that I'll be taking the rest of Sunday off to be with my husband. His mother had a small heart attack and mine fell and hurt herself. He was out-of-state last week taking care of his mom (she's back home from the hospital and doing well), while I stayed home to take care of mine (my mother lives with us). We've been apart for a week so this is our first chance to be together for a while. I'll keep an eye out for your responses, but let me know if you need to take a breather too. Take care and God bless you for all you do!
Kind regards,
Teresa
Hi @tagustin2020 ,
Bad news I am afraid - I got what appeared to be valid Base64 code using the container and followed it all the way through to the Word Merge and it worked fine, except all I got was the outline of the container (no picture inside). It appears that Image Controls containing a URL-resolved images simply do not exist as image content in any Power Apps function trying to capture them. On reflection, this makes a bit of sense, but that does not really help you. I will tag one of the Flow gurus @Pstork1 to see if he has any idea here.
Thank you for letting me know Warren. If Paul doesn't know a workaround for this, I was thinking I might be able to take a 2-step approach, creating a PDF using the Word Doc flow approach to achieve the look and margins that I need (a snapshot of my Word doc template is below) and then running a separate OneDrive flow utilizing CSS/HTML with 2 divs side-by-side for the year/color-coded rectangle to the left and QR Code to the right. The idea is that the color-coded year (the requestor has a 10 color coding system based on the last digit of the archive year) and QR Code would be printed on Avery labels and stuck onto the PDF which will also be printed onto Avery labels and adhered to each side of the Archive box. As you know, the MS Word premium connector does not yet support rich text controls so it wasn't going to be possible for me to pass a background color/year via Word, whereas I can do it using html. I'm hoping to give this approach a try tomorrow (Tuesday). I'll let you know how it goes. I'm still curious to see if Paul knows of a workaround for QR codes since I may get future requests that don't involve the double-challenge of adding background colors as well. Thanks again for all your help! Teresa
Hello Warren,
Just a note to let you know that I haven't had a chance to work on this yet due to other work responsibilities. I will post an update as soon as I have a chance to work on it. Have a great day!
Teresa
Hello Warren,
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. First off, I thank you so much for all the time you spent trying to help me figure out how to get deep link QR codes working in either OneDrive or MSFT Word. Per my last update, I spent more cycles trying to create a PDF based on CSS/HTML to generate labels for just the color-coded year requirement and QR code. I tried leveraging the CSS/HTML contained in this blog post on how to print barcodes on Avery 5160 Address labels, but was unable to get it to work for my use case. The CSS/HTML worked fine as viewed in the W3 Schools interface, but did not work once pasted into a Compose statement and run through OneDrive steps in Power Automate. Because the deadline for this project is fast approaching, I ended up inserting the QR codes into the email step and I printed up a bunch of Avery 5160 address labels with the color-coded year labels. It is a disappointing, embarrassing work-around, but I'm not a developer and have already spent so many weeks trying to figure out how to do it "right" that I finally had to tap out since the project is due shortly. I'm hoping that at the very least, Microsoft will enable rich text html in the premium Microsoft Word steps so I can pass the hex codes for the colored label backgrounds so it is no longer necessary to print Avery labels for the years.
I added placeholders to the box label so it is clear where the Year and QR Code labels need to be adhered. The QR codes do work when scanned with a handheld 2D barcode scanner. Taping over the QR codes with either scotch tape or packing tape does not adversely impact the scan. The QR Codes do launch the deep link to the record as intended.
In regards to Power App and flow steps, I did end up sticking with the multiline text SharePoint column approach for capturing/storing the QR code data and using the replace expression to replace the double quotes with empty strings. I then composed an image tag that could be inserted into the final email step.
Thanks again Warren for your dedication to the Community and for helping me gain a better understanding of what my options were. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Kind regards,
Teresa
Welcome to our November Newsletter, where we highlight the latest news, product releases, upcoming events, and the amazing work of our outstanding Community members. If you're new to the Community, please make sure to follow the latest News & Announcements and check out the Community on LinkedIn as well! It's the best way to stay up-to-date with all the news from across the Power Platform and beyond. This month's highlights:- - Our most active community members- Microsoft Power Up Program- Microsoft Community Days website - The latest blogs and more COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS Check out the most active community members of the last month. These hardworking members are posting regularly, answering questions, kudos, and providing top solutions in their communities. We are so thankful for each of you--keep up the great work! If you hope to see your name here next month, just get active! FLMikePstork1Nived_NambiarWarrenBelzSprongYeManishSolankiLaurensMwskinnermlcAgniusExpiscornovuscreativeopinion KatieAUinzil2kHaressh2728hafizsultan242douicmccaughanwoLucas001domliu Power Up Program Click the image below to discover more about the amazing Microsoft Power Up Program, as Reem Omar, Abbas Godhrawala, Chahine Atallah, Ruby Ruiz Brown, Juan Francisco Sánchez Enciso, Joscelyne Andrade Arévalo, Eric G. and Paulina Pałczyńska share how non-tech professionals can successfully advance into a new career path using Microsoft #PowerPlatform. To find out more about this amazing initiative, click here to apply for the program and reboot your journey into low-code app development today! Community Days - Event Website Have you checked out the Community Days website yet? Dedicated to the volunteer community organizers around the world, Community Days is the perfect place to find an event near you or add an event for wider exposure. Many thanks to Thomas Daly, Sharon Weaver, Sedat Tum, Jonathan Weaver, Manpreet Singh, David Leveille, Jason Rivera, Mike Maadarani, Rob Windsor and the team for all their hard work. Anyone can host a Community Day on any topic relevant to our industry, just click the image below to find out more. EVENT NEWS Power Platform French Summit - Paris/Virtual - 6-7th Dec It's not long now until the Power Platform French Summit, which takes place both virtually and in-person at the Microsoft France conference center in Paris on 6-7th December 2023. If you can't make it in-person, all sessions will also be broadcast on virtual networks for better distribution and accessibility. There's a fantastic array of speakers, including Jérémy LAPLAINE, Amira Beldjilali, Rémi Chambard, Erika Beaumier, Makenson Frena, Assia Boutera, Elliott Pierret, Clothilde Facon, Gilles Pommier, Marie Aubert, Antoine Herbosa, Chloé Moreau, Raphaël Senis, Rym Ben Hamida, Loïc Cimon, Joséphine Salafia, David Zoonekyndt, Aïcha Charpentier, Henry Jammes, Milene Rochard, Mehdi EL YASSIR, and many more. Click the image below for more information. LATEST COMMUNITY BLOG ARTICLES Power Apps Community Blog Power Automate Community Blog Copilot Community Blog Power Pages Community Blog
This is the TENTH post in our ongoing series dedicated to helping the amazing members of our community--both new members and seasoned veterans--learn and grow in how to best engage in the community! Each Tuesday, we feature new content that will help you best understand the community--from ranking and badges to profile avatars, from Super Users to blogging in the community. Our hope is that this information will help each of our community members grow in their experience with Power Platform, with the community, and with each other! This Week: All About Community Support Whether you're a seasoned community veteran or just getting started, you may need a bit of help from time to time! If you need to share feedback with the Community Engagement team about the community or are looking for ways we can assist you with user groups, events, or something else, Community Support is the place to start. Community Support is part of every one of our communities, accessible to all our community members. Power Apps: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Community-Support/ct-p/pa_community_support Power Automate: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Community-Support/ct-p/mpa_community_support Power Pages: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Community-Support/ct-p/mpp_community_support Copilot Studio: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Community-Support/ct-p/pva_community-support Within each community's Community Support page, you'll find three distinct areas, each with a different focus to help you when you need support from us most. Community Accounts & Registration is the go-to source for any and all information related to your account here in the community. It's full of great knowledge base articles that will help you manage your community account and know what steps to take if you wish to close your account. ● Power Apps ● Power Automate ● Power Pages, ● Copilot Studio Using the Community is your source for assistance with everything from Community User Groups to FAQ's and more. If you want to know what kudos are, how badges work, how to level up your User Group or something else, you will probably find the answers here. ● Power Apps ● Power Automate ● Power Pages ● Copilot Studio Community Feedback is where you can share opportunities, concerns, or get information from the Community Engagement team. It's your best place to post a question about an issue you're having in the community, a general question you need answered. Whatever it is, visit Community Feedback to get the answers you need right away. Our team is honored to partner with you and can't wait to help you! ● Power Apps ● Power Automate ● Power Pages ● Copilot Studio
What an amazing event we had this year, as Microsoft showcased the latest advancements in how AI has the potential to reshape how customers, partners and developers strategize the future of work. Check out below some of our handpicked videos and Ignite announcements to see how Microsoft is driving real change for users and businesses across the globe. Video Highlights Click the image below to check out a selection of Ignite 2023 videos, including the "Microsoft Cloud in the era of AI" keynote from Scott Guthrie, Charles Lamanna, Arun Ulag, Sarah Bird, Rani Borkar, Eric Boyd, Erin Chapple, Ali Ghodsi, and Seth Juarez. There's also a great breakdown of the amazing Microsoft Copilot Studio with Omar Aftab, Gary Pretty, and Kendra Springer, plus exciting sessions from Rajesh Jha, Jared Spataro, Ryan Jones, Zohar Raz, and many more. Blog Announcements Microsoft Copilot presents an opportunity to reimagine the way we work—turning natural language into the most powerful productivity tool on the planet. With AI, organizations can unearth value in data across productivity tools like business applications and Microsoft 365. Click the link below to find out more. Check out the latest features in Microsoft Power Apps that will help developers create AI-infused apps faster, give administrators more control over managing thousands of Microsoft Power Platform makers at scale, and deliver better experiences to users around the world. Click the image below to find out more. Click below to discover new ways to orchestrate business processes across your organization with Copilot in Power Automate. With its user-friendly interface that offers hundreds of prebuilt drag-and-drop actions, more customers have been able to benefit from the power of automation. Discover how Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Dataverse are activating the strength of your enterprise data using AI, the announcement of “plugins for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365”, plus two new Power Apps creator experiences using Excel and natural language. Click below to find out more about the general availability of Microsoft Fabric and the public preview of Copilot in Microsoft Fabric. With the launch of these next-generation analytics tools, you can empower your data teams to easily scale the demand on your growing business. And for the rest of all the good stuff, click the link below to visit the Microsoft Ignite 2023 "Book of News", with over ONE HUNDRED announcements across infrastructure, data, security, new tools, AI, and everything else in-between!
This is the ninth post in our series dedicated to helping the amazing members of our community--both new members and seasoned veterans--learn and grow in how to best engage in the community! Each Tuesday, we feature new content that will help you best understand the community--from ranking and badges to profile avatars, from Super Users to blogging in the community. Our hope is that this information will help each of our community members grow in their experience with Power Platform, with the community, and with each other! Today's Tip: All About the Galleries Have you checked out the library of content in our galleries? Whether you're looking for the latest info on an upcoming event, a helpful webinar, or tips and tricks from some of our most experienced community members, our galleries are full of the latest and greatest video content for the Power Platform communities. There are several different galleries in each community, but we recommend checking these out first: Community Connections & How-To Videos Hosted by members of the Power Platform Community Engagement Team and featuring community members from around the world, these helpful videos are a great way to "kick the tires" of Power Platform and find out more about your fellow community members! Check them out in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio! Webinars & Video Gallery Each community has its own unique webinars and videos highlighting some of the great work being done across the Power Platform. Watch tutorials and demos by Microsoft staff, partners, and community gurus! Check them out: Power Apps Webinars & Video Gallery Power Automate Webinars & Video Gallery Power Pages Webinars & Video Gallery Copilot Studio Webinars & Video Gallery Events Whether it's the excitement of the Microsoft Power Platform Conference, a local event near you, or one of the many other in-person and virtual connection opportunities around the world, this is the place to find out more about all the Power Platform-centered events. Power Apps Events Power Automate Events Power Pages Events Copilot Studio Events Unique Galleries to Each Community Because each area of Power Platform has its own unique features and benefits, there are areas of the galleries dedicated specifically to videos about that product. Whether it's Power Apps samples from the community or the Power Automate Cookbook highlighting unique flows, the Bot Sharing Gallery in Copilot Studio or Front-End Code Samples in Power Pages, there's a gallery for you! Check out each community's gallery today! Power Apps Gallery Power Automate Gallery Power Pages Gallery Copilot Studio Gallery
In the bustling world of technology, two dynamic leaders, Geetha Sivasailam and Ben McMann, have been at the forefront, steering the ship of the Dallas Fort Worth Power Platform User Group since its inception in February 2019. As Practice Lead (Power Platform | Fusion Dev) at Lantern, Geetha brings a wealth of consulting experience, while Ben, a key member of the Studio Leadership team at Lantern, specializes in crafting strategies that leverage Microsoft digital technologies to transform business models. Empowering Through Community Leadership Geetha and Ben's journey as user group leaders began with a simple yet powerful goal: to create a space where individuals across the DFW area could connect, grow their skills, and add value to their businesses through the Power Platform. The platform, known for its versatility, allows users to achieve more with less code and foster creativity. The Power of Community Impact Reflecting on their experiences, Geetha and Ben emphasize the profound impact that community engagement has had on both their professional and personal lives. The Power Platform community, they note, is a wellspring of resources and opportunities, fostering continuous learning, skill enhancement, and networking with industry experts and peers. Favorite Moments and Words of Wisdom The duo's favorite aspect of leading the user group lies in witnessing the transformative projects and innovations community members create with the Power Platform. Their advice to aspiring user group leaders? "Encourage diverse perspectives, maintain an open space for idea-sharing, stay curious, and, most importantly, have fun building a vibrant community." Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers Geetha and Ben encourage others to step into the realm of user group leadership, citing the rewarding experience of creating and nurturing a community of like-minded individuals. They highlight the chance to influence, impact, and positively guide others, fostering connections that extend beyond mere technology discussions. Joining a User Group: A Gateway to Growth The leaders stress the importance of joining a user group, emphasizing exposure to diverse perspectives, solutions, and career growth opportunities within the Power Platform community. "Being part of such a group provides a supportive environment for seeking advice, sharing experiences, and navigating challenges." A Year of Milestones Looking back at the past year, Geetha and Ben express pride in the group's growth and global participation. They recount the enriching experience of meeting members in person at the Microsoft Power Platform conference, showcasing the diverse range of perspectives and guest speakers that enriched the community's overall experience. Continuous Learning on the Leadership Journey As user group leaders, Geetha and Ben recognize the continuous learning curve, blending interpersonal skills, adaptability, and dedication to foster a vibrant community. They highlight the importance of patience, persistence, and flexibility in achieving group goals, noting the significance of listening to the needs and suggestions of group members.They invite all tech enthusiasts to join the Dallas Fort Worth Power Platform User Group, a thriving hub where the power of community propels individuals to new heights in the dynamic realm of technology.
Are you attending Microsoft Ignite in Seattle this week? If so, we'd love to see you at the Community Lounge! Hosted by members of our Community team, it's a great place to connect, meet some Microsoft executives, and get a sticker or two. And if you're an MVP there are some special opportunities to meet up! The Community Lounge is more than just a space—it's a hub of activity, collaboration, and camaraderie. So, dive in, explore, and make the most of your Microsoft Ignite experience by immersing yourself in the vibrant and dynamic community that awaits you.Find out the schedule and all the details here: Community Lounge at Ignite! See you at #MSIgnite!
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