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AJ71
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parse Json Failing due to Objects and Array in same XML call.

I am exporting an XML file of Customer Orders and am trying to parse the data to json but fail at the parse json point. Because some Orders  only have only 1 Item, The Output 'Item' comes in as object. But when an order has multiple Items the 'Item' output changes to array. 

 

  {
    "message": "Invalid type. Expected Array but got Object.",
    "lineNumber": 0,
    "linePosition": 0,
    "path": "orders.order[1].Product_Details.item",
    "schemaId": "#/properties/orders/properties/order/items/properties/Product_Details/properties/item",
    "errorType": "type",
    "childErrors": []
  },
  {
    "message": "Invalid type. Expected Array but got Object.",
    "lineNumber": 0,
    "linePosition": 0,
    "path": "orders.order[2].Product_Details.item",
    "schemaId": "#/properties/orders/properties/order/items/properties/Product_Details/properties/item",
    "errorType": "type",
    "childErrors": []
  },

 

 schema will only parse one or the other  so  if i set to Object i get error in the Reverse for the other orders i Expected Object but git array.

Can any one help with how i can allow objects at a certian point to be accepted or converted to array during the parse process?  unsure where to do this as before the pasre Json i cant get the body of the XML to json process i am using.  

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mahoneypat
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Here is one hack approach that seems to work.  Please confirm.  Add a Compose with the expression below.  It converts the array or object to a string, checks for the presence of multiple objects by looking for ', {' with a carriage return in it.  If not found, it converts the single object into a single-element array. I used a Compose with your example input, so replace the outputs('Compose') in all 3 places with your content.

 

if(contains(string(outputs('Compose')), ',
  {'), outputs('Compose'), createArray(outputs('Compose')))
 
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@mahoneypat  Thanks for that,  Running that on an order with only 1 item

[
  {
    "message": "Invalid type. Expected Object but got Array.",
    "lineNumber": 0,
    "linePosition": 0,
    "path": "",
    "schemaId": "#",
    "errorType": "type",
    "childErrors": []
  }
]

here are the first few lines of  schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "orders": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "order": {
          "type": "array",
          "items": {
            "type": "object",
            "properties": {
              "Order_ID": {
                "type": "string"
              },

 

mahoneypat
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Can you clarify if each flow run handles one (that may contain an object or an array)?  Or handling an array of things (that may contain an object or array)?  I think it's the latter, and would suggest a Select action in which you take the non-problematic ones as is, but use an if expression to convert any object-only ones to an array.  Your example schema should then specify an array.

If you can provide a full example input JSON array (that has some with object and some with array), a specific solution be suggested.

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@mahoneypat  lol,  thanks , i am trying to learn and i go and i think i am reading you right?

 

My Imput is an array Of Orders that May contain and Object (1 Item) or  an array (many Items).

 

In the instance below the schema is set at "item" to be object,  here is the an input showing both Object and array. At the Item Point.  Orders  0, 1, 4,5 & 6 are objects (single item orders)  and Orders 2,3,7& 8 are array where multiple items have been ordered.

 

 

{
  "?xml": {
    "@version": "1.0",
    "@encoding": "UTF-8"
  },
  "orders": {
    "order": [
      {
        "Order_ID": "335",
        "Order_Status": "Awaiting Fulfillment",
        "Order_Date": "26/11/2021",
        "Customer_Email": "info@quickfixmechanics.com.au",
        "Customer_Phone": "07 4033 8860",
        "Total_Quantity": "3",
        "Total_Shipped": "0",
        "Date_Shipped": "",
        "Order_Notes": "",
        "Customer_Message": "Back order as requested when shirts were sent urgent",
        "Billing_First_Name": "Quick Fix Mechanics",
        "Billing_Last_Name": "1646",
        "Billing_Street_1": "395 Sheridan St",
        "Billing_Street_2": "",
        "Billing_Suburb__State__Zip": "North Cairns  QLD  4870",
        "Product_Details": {
          "item": {
            "Product_Qty": "3",
            "Product_SKU": "R33011001082",
            "Product_Name": "Work Shorts",
            "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: 82R",
            "Product_Unit_Price": "23.00"
          }
        }
      },
      {
        "Order_ID": "336",
        "Order_Status": "Completed",
        "Order_Date": "26/11/2021",
        "Customer_Email": "info@boundarystauto.com.au",
        "Customer_Phone": "07 4724 3302",
        "Total_Quantity": "1",
        "Total_Shipped": "1",
        "Date_Shipped": "26/11/2021",
        "Order_Notes": "",
        "Customer_Message": "",
        "Billing_First_Name": "Boundary Street Automotive",
        "Billing_Last_Name": "1480",
        "Billing_Street_1": "127 Boundary Street",
        "Billing_Street_2": "",
        "Billing_Suburb__State__Zip": "Railway Estate  QLD  4810",
        "Product_Details": {
          "item": {
            "Product_Qty": "1",
            "Product_SKU": "RLSB-SE-CU-10",
            "Product_Name": "Badge label - Service/Custom",
            "Product_Variation_Details": "Quantity: 1000, Service data line 1: Next service ..../...../....., Service data Line 2: Or at ....kms, Service data Line 3: Majhor Minor Tick Boxes, Service data line 4: ..................",
            "Product_Unit_Price": "280.00"
          }
        }
      },
      {
        "Order_ID": "337",
        "Order_Status": "Completed",
        "Order_Date": "26/11/2021",
        "Customer_Email": "john@westernportauto.com.au",
        "Customer_Phone": "03 5979 1127",
        "Total_Quantity": "11",
        "Total_Shipped": "11",
        "Date_Shipped": "26/11/2021",
        "Order_Notes": "",
        "Customer_Message": "",
        "Billing_First_Name": "Western Port Automotive Services",
        "Billing_Last_Name": "618",
        "Billing_Street_1": "3 / 166 Marine Parade",
        "Billing_Street_2": "",
        "Billing_Suburb__State__Zip": "Hastings  VIC  3915",
        "Product_Details": {
          "item": [
            {
              "Product_Qty": "2",
              "Product_SKU": "RPOLO-3XL",
              "Product_Name": "Poly Cotton Polo Shirt",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: 3XLarge",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "29.90"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "3",
              "Product_SKU": "RPOLO-2XL",
              "Product_Name": "Poly Cotton Polo Shirt",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: 2XLarge",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "29.90"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "2",
              "Product_SKU": "RPOLO-XL",
              "Product_Name": "Poly Cotton Polo Shirt",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: XLarge",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "29.90"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "2",
              "Product_SKU": "RTJ-XL",
              "Product_Name": "Poly Cotton Technician Jumper",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: XL",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "39.00"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "2",
              "Product_SKU": "RTJ-2XL",
              "Product_Name": "Poly Cotton Technician Jumper",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: 2XL",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "39.00"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      {
        "Order_ID": "338",
        "Order_Status": "Completed",
        "Order_Date": "26/11/2021",
        "Customer_Email": "fleurieuauto@repcoservice.com",
        "Customer_Phone": "08 8552 9335",
        "Total_Quantity": "18",
        "Total_Shipped": "18",
        "Date_Shipped": "26/11/2021",
        "Order_Notes": "",
        "Customer_Message": "",
        "Billing_First_Name": "Fleurieu Automotive",
        "Billing_Last_Name": "1535",
        "Billing_Street_1": "D1 / 50-54 Maude Street",
        "Billing_Street_2": "",
        "Billing_Suburb__State__Zip": "Victor Harbor  SA  5211",
        "Product_Details": {
          "item": [
            {
              "Product_Qty": "4",
              "Product_SKU": "RPOLOP-L",
              "Product_Name": "Polyester Polo Shirt",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: Large",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "29.90"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "8",
              "Product_SKU": "RPOLOP-XL",
              "Product_Name": "Polyester Polo Shirt",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: XLarge",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "29.90"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "6",
              "Product_SKU": "RPOLOP-2XL",
              "Product_Name": "Polyester Polo Shirt",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: 2XLarge",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "29.90"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      {
        "Order_ID": "339",
        "Order_Status": "Awaiting Fulfillment",
        "Order_Date": "26/11/2021",
        "Customer_Email": "info@autoplussa.com.au",
        "Customer_Phone": "08 8522 8080",
        "Total_Quantity": "1",
        "Total_Shipped": "0",
        "Date_Shipped": "",
        "Order_Notes": "",
        "Customer_Message": "",
        "Billing_First_Name": "Auto Plus SA",
        "Billing_Last_Name": "1532",
        "Billing_Street_1": "238 Curtis Road",
        "Billing_Street_2": "",
        "Billing_Suburb__State__Zip": "Munno Para  SA  5115",
        "Product_Details": {
          "item": {
            "Product_Qty": "1",
            "Product_SKU": "RJ307M-S",
            "Product_Name": "Mens Geneva Jacket",
            "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: S, Embroidery: Business Logo  + Staff Member Name",
            "Product_Unit_Price": "75.55"
          }
        }
      },
      {
        "Order_ID": "340",
        "Order_Status": "Awaiting Fulfillment",
        "Order_Date": "26/11/2021",
        "Customer_Email": "office@kingsleyautocare.com",
        "Customer_Phone": "08 9409 2223",
        "Total_Quantity": "250",
        "Total_Shipped": "0",
        "Date_Shipped": "",
        "Order_Notes": "",
        "Customer_Message": "",
        "Billing_First_Name": "Kingsley Auto Care",
        "Billing_Last_Name": "962",
        "Billing_Street_1": "3 Moolanda Boulevard",
        "Billing_Street_2": "",
        "Billing_Suburb__State__Zip": "Kingsley  WA  6026",
        "Product_Details": {
          "item": {
            "Product_Qty": "250",
            "Product_SKU": "RJB",
            "Product_Name": "Jelly Beans",
            "Product_Variation_Details": "Label: 50mm x 50mm",
            "Product_Unit_Price": "1.15"
          }
        }
      },
      {
        "Order_ID": "341",
        "Order_Status": "Awaiting Payment",
        "Order_Date": "26/11/2021",
        "Customer_Email": "athena_auto@aapt.net.au",
        "Customer_Phone": "07 3390 6988",
        "Total_Quantity": "1",
        "Total_Shipped": "0",
        "Date_Shipped": "",
        "Order_Notes": "",
        "Customer_Message": "",
        "Billing_First_Name": "Athena Automatics",
        "Billing_Last_Name": "232",
        "Billing_Street_1": "278 New Cleveland Road",
        "Billing_Street_2": "",
        "Billing_Suburb__State__Zip": "Tingalpa  QLD  4173",
        "Product_Details": {
          "item": {
            "Product_Qty": "1",
            "Product_SKU": "RBCTW-25-PL-BO-NO",
            "Product_Name": "Biz Card - Workshop",
            "Product_Variation_Details": "Quantity: 250, Type: Plastic, Rear: Booking Rear, Card Holders: None, Affiliate Logos: MTAQ, RACQ, Rear Header: Business Name",
            "Product_Unit_Price": "275.00"
          }
        }
      },
      {
        "Order_ID": "342",
        "Order_Status": "Awaiting Payment",
        "Order_Date": "26/11/2021",
        "Customer_Email": "admin@maranoamechanical.com.au",
        "Customer_Phone": "07 4625 3663",
        "Total_Quantity": "8",
        "Total_Shipped": "0",
        "Date_Shipped": "",
        "Order_Notes": "",
        "Customer_Message": "",
        "Billing_First_Name": "Maranoa Mechanical",
        "Billing_Last_Name": "500",
        "Billing_Street_1": "12 Beardmore Place",
        "Billing_Street_2": "",
        "Billing_Suburb__State__Zip": "St George  QLD  4487",
        "Product_Details": {
          "item": [
            {
              "Product_Qty": "3",
              "Product_SKU": "RMOTO-L",
              "Product_Name": "Poly Cotton Moto Shirt",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: L, Embroidery: Staff Member Name+ Business Name, Details: Grant",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "40.00"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "2",
              "Product_SKU": "RMOTO-L",
              "Product_Name": "Poly Cotton Moto Shirt",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: L, Embroidery: Staff Member Name+ Business Name, Details: Jack",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "40.00"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "1",
              "Product_SKU": "RMOTO-S",
              "Product_Name": "Poly Cotton Moto Shirt",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: S, Embroidery: Staff Member Name+ Business Name, Details: Isaac",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "40.00"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "2",
              "Product_SKU": "RMOTOP-M",
              "Product_Name": "Polyester Moto Shirt",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: M, Embroidery: Staff Member Name+ Business Name, Details: Brandon",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "36.00"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      {
        "Order_ID": "343",
        "Order_Status": "Awaiting Payment",
        "Order_Date": "26/11/2021",
        "Customer_Email": "admin@griffosautomotive.com.au",
        "Customer_Phone": "02 6552 3874",
        "Total_Quantity": "6",
        "Total_Shipped": "0",
        "Date_Shipped": "",
        "Order_Notes": "",
        "Customer_Message": "Can we please include these as part of the New RAS Member welcome pack?",
        "Billing_First_Name": "Griffo's Automotive",
        "Billing_Last_Name": "1692",
        "Billing_Street_1": "3 Beeton Parade",
        "Billing_Street_2": "",
        "Billing_Suburb__State__Zip": "Taree  NSW  2430",
        "Product_Details": {
          "item": [
            {
              "Product_Qty": "3",
              "Product_SKU": "RPOLO-2XL",
              "Product_Name": "Poly Cotton Polo Shirt",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Size: 2XLarge, Extra Decoration: Business Logo Only",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "36.90"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "1",
              "Product_SKU": "R2146-CHILI-10",
              "Product_Name": "Ladies Ezylin Blouse",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Colour: Red, Style: Short Sleeve, Size: 10, Embroidery: Business Name only",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "74.75"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "1",
              "Product_SKU": "R2145-CHILI-10",
              "Product_Name": "Ladies Ezylin Blouse",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Colour: Red, Style: 3/4 Sleeve, Size: 10, Embroidery: Business Name only",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "74.75"
            },
            {
              "Product_Qty": "1",
              "Product_SKU": "R6V1CNBX10",
              "Product_Name": "Ladies Crew Neck Vest",
              "Product_Variation_Details": "Color: Black, Size: 10, Embroidery: Business Name only",
              "Product_Unit_Price": "45.00"
            }
          ]
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

@Pstork1  This is the New discussion on the Next step after the disappearing outputs.

 

 

 whe 

mahoneypat
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Thanks for providing the full JSON.  I think I got it working.

 

I put your JSON in a compose step; however, I had to remove the @ characters to avoid an invalid JSON error.  So you'll have to do the equivalent with a replace function.

mahoneypat_0-1638233750004.png

 

I then added a Select action to demonstrate.  I used this as the input to provide an Array to the Select

 

outputs('Compose')?['orders/order']
 
mahoneypat_1-1638233927289.png

 

 
and to get the other fields (for example)
 
item()?['Order_ID']
 
and for the item object/array, I used this expression (looked for }, in the string to detect an array)
 
if(contains(string(item()?['Product_Details/item']), '},'), item()?['Product_Details/item'], createArray(item()?['Product_Details/item']))
 
and got the desired output (an array of items regardless of input of object or array).
mahoneypat_2-1638233970195.pngmahoneypat_3-1638233986459.png

 

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@mahoneypat  how are you getting the outputs? i cant get them?

how are you getting pastt the parse failing?

 

@mahoneypat  after about 10 hours of painstaking attempts i got to the Select stage.  Now how do i access the outputs from the select? 

mahoneypat
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Glad you got it working.  We've all been there on taking a long time to figure out how to do something that should be simple, but hopefully you've learned a lot. How did you get rid of the @ ?  In any case, you can just use the output of the Select step (it is an array) downstream.  What is your desired final output/result?

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Didnt qget complete flow working, only your 1 step to Select. still don't know how to retreive that data further on?

 

AJ71_0-1638746880105.png

 

I need to Populate forms , add data to sharepoint lists, send emails... 

mahoneypat
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

What issue are you seeing? You can use the Select output as in input to an Apply To Each action, and send email, create item, etc. inside it.  Or you could create an HTML table with the Select output and send the whole thing in an email. 

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sorry , totally lost me there..  

I can pull most of the objects out  by using same item expression,  etc... But am getting stuck  at the array of the Items ,  i am populating a word Document  from template with a table referencing products, Previously i was able to Initiate and array then append that array  and use that out put but that is not working  and when i try to use your array the form recognises there is supposed to be data but some values are not there

 

 

AJ71_0-1638837021274.png

using your Expression for the items

 

if(contains(string(item()?['Product_Details/item']), '},'), item()?['Product_Details/item'], createArray(item()?['Product_Details/item']))

 

i am then running 

AJ71_1-1638837108559.png

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The inputs from the Select are coming in 

AJ71_5-1638837534638.pngAJ71_6-1638837592466.png

and the inputs for the Products 

 

[
  {
    "Product_Qty": "2",
    "Product_SKU": "RVIT",
    "Product_Name": "Vehicle ID Tags",
    "Product_Variation_Details": "",
    "Product_Unit_Price": "25.00"
  },
  {
    "Product_Qty": "5",
    "Product_SKU": "RREUSEMASK",
    "Product_Name": "Reusable Face mask",
    "Product_Variation_Details": "",
    "Product_Unit_Price": "5.00"
  }
]

 

Outputs  from the populate 

 

 

But when i do the Form knows data is supposed to be there  but is not filling in the product details. you can see left screen all pdf file load ok to destination,  all individual outputs are loading OK  to the top of the document  but the products  fro the array expression Only the  ProductQty is coming in?

 

AJ71_4-1638837308170.png

 

 

 

mahoneypat
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Since items is an array, you'll need to treat it as such inside your Apply to each.  For example, here is one way to get the Product Names out.  See expressions in the image.

 

mahoneypat_0-1638883161695.png

 

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@AJ71  Did this work for you?  Please mark it as solution, if so.

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TUESDAY TIPS are our way of communicating helpful things we've learned or shared that have helped members of the Community. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned pro, Tuesday Tips will help you know where to go, what to look for, and navigate your way through the ever-growing--and ever-changing--world of the Power Platform Community! We cover basics about the Community, provide a few "insider tips" to make your experience even better, and share best practices gleaned from our most active community members and Super Users.   With so many new Community members joining us each week, we'll also review a few of our "best practices" so you know just "how" the Community works, so make sure to watch the News & Announcements each week for the latest and greatest Tuesday Tips!     THIS WEEK'S TIP: Unlocking Achievements and Earning BadgesAcross the Communities, you'll see badges on users profile that recognize and reward their engagement and contributions. These badges each signify a different achievement--and all of those achievements are available to any Community member! If you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, you too can earn badges for the great work you do. Check out some details on Community badges below--and find out more in the detailed link at the end of the article!       A Diverse Range of Badges to Collect The badges you can earn in the Community cover a wide array of activities, including: Kudos Received: Acknowledges the number of times a user’s post has been appreciated with a “Kudo.”Kudos Given: Highlights the user’s generosity in recognizing others’ contributions.Topics Created: Tracks the number of discussions initiated by a user.Solutions Provided: Celebrates the instances where a user’s response is marked as the correct solution.Reply: Counts the number of times a user has engaged with community discussions.Blog Contributor: Honors those who contribute valuable content and are invited to write for the community blog.       A Community Evolving Together Badges are not only a great way to recognize outstanding contributions of our amazing Community members--they are also a way to continue fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. As you continue to share your knowledge and assist each other these badges serve as a visual representation of your valuable contributions.   Find out more about badges in these Community Support pages in each Community: All About Community Badges - Power Apps CommunityAll About Community Badges - Power Automate CommunityAll About Community Badges - Copilot Studio CommunityAll About Community Badges - Power Pages Community

Tuesday Tips: Powering Up Your Community Profile

TUESDAY TIPS are our way of communicating helpful things we've learned or shared that have helped members of the Community. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned pro, Tuesday Tips will help you know where to go, what to look for, and navigate your way through the ever-growing--and ever-changing--world of the Power Platform Community! We cover basics about the Community, provide a few "insider tips" to make your experience even better, and share best practices gleaned from our most active community members and Super Users.   With so many new Community members joining us each week, we'll also review a few of our "best practices" so you know just "how" the Community works, so make sure to watch the News & Announcements each week for the latest and greatest Tuesday Tips!   This Week's Tip: Power Up Your Profile!  🚀 It's where every Community member gets their start, and it's essential that you keep it updated! Your Community User Profile is how you're able to get messages, post solutions, ask questions--and as you rank up, it's where your badges will appear and how you'll be known when you start blogging in the Community Blog. Your Community User Profile is how the Community knows you--so it's essential that it works the way you need it to! From changing your username to updating contact information, this Knowledge Base Article is your best resource for powering up your profile.     Password Puzzles? No Problem! Find out how to sync your Azure AD password with your community account, ensuring a seamless sign-in. No separate passwords to remember! Job Jumps & Email Swaps Changed jobs? Got a new email? Fear not! You'll find out how to link your shiny new email to your existing community account, keeping your contributions and connections intact. Username Uncertainties Unraveled Picking the perfect username is crucial--and sometimes the original choice you signed up with doesn't fit as well as you may have thought. There's a quick way to request an update here--but remember, your username is your community identity, so choose wisely. "Need Admin Approval" Warning Window? If you see this error message while using the community, don't worry. A simple process will help you get where you need to go. If you still need assistance, find out how to contact your Community Support team. Whatever you're looking for, when it comes to your profile, the Community Account Support Knowledge Base article is your treasure trove of tips as you navigate the nuances of your Community Profile. It’s the ultimate resource for keeping your digital identity in tip-top shape while engaging with the Power Platform Community. So, dive in and power up your profile today!  💪🚀   Community Account Support | Power Apps Community Account Support | Power AutomateCommunity Account Support | Copilot Studio  Community Account Support | Power Pages

Super User of the Month | Chris Piasecki

In our 2nd installment of this new ongoing feature in the Community, we're thrilled to announce that Chris Piasecki is our Super User of the Month for March 2024. If you've been in the Community for a while, we're sure you've seen a comment or marked one of Chris' helpful tips as a solution--he's been a Super User for SEVEN consecutive seasons!   Since authoring his first reply in April 2020 to his most recent achievement organizing the Canadian Power Platform Summit this month, Chris has helped countless Community members with his insights and expertise. In addition to being a Super User, Chris is also a User Group leader, Microsoft MVP, and a featured speaker at the Microsoft Power Platform Conference. His contributions to the new SUIT program, along with his joyous personality and willingness to jump in and help so many members has made Chris a fixture in the Power Platform Community.   When Chris isn't authoring solutions or organizing events, he's actively leading Piasecki Consulting, specializing in solution architecture, integration, DevOps, and more--helping clients discover how to strategize and implement Microsoft's technology platforms. We are grateful for Chris' insightful help in the Community and look forward to even more amazing milestones as he continues to assist so many with his great tips, solutions--always with a smile and a great sense of humor.You can find Chris in the Community and on LinkedIn. Thanks for being such a SUPER user, Chris! 💪 🌠  

Tuesday Tips: Community Ranks and YOU

TUESDAY TIPS are our way of communicating helpful things we've learned or shared that have helped members of the Community. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned pro, Tuesday Tips will help you know where to go, what to look for, and navigate your way through the ever-growing--and ever-changing--world of the Power Platform Community! We cover basics about the Community, provide a few "insider tips" to make your experience even better, and share best practices gleaned from our most active community members and Super Users.   With so many new Community members joining us each week, we'll also review a few of our "best practices" so you know just "how" the Community works, so make sure to watch the News & Announcements each week for the latest and greatest Tuesday Tips!This Week: Community Ranks--Moving from "Member" to "Community Champion"   Have you ever wondered how your fellow community members ascend the ranks within our community? What sets apart an Advocate from a Helper, or a Solution Sage from a Community Champion? In today’s #TuesdayTip, we’re unveiling the secrets and sharing tips to help YOU elevate your ranking—and why it matters to our vibrant communities. Community ranks serve as a window into a member’s role and activity. They celebrate your accomplishments and reveal whether someone has been actively contributing and assisting others. For instance, a Super User is someone who has been exceptionally helpful and engaged. Some ranks even come with special permissions, especially those related to community management. As you actively participate—whether by creating new topics, providing solutions, or earning kudos—your rank can climb. Each time you achieve a new rank, you’ll receive an email notification. Look out for the icon and rank name displayed next to your username—it’s a badge of honor! Fun fact: Your Community Engagement Team keeps an eye on these ranks, recognizing the most passionate and active community members. So shine brightly with valuable content, and you might just earn well-deserved recognition! Where can you see someone’s rank? When viewing a post, you’ll find a member’s rank to the left of their name.Click on a username to explore their profile, where their rank is prominently displayed. What about the ranks themselves? New members start as New Members, progressing to Regular Visitors, and then Frequent Visitors.Beyond that, we have a categorized system: Kudo Ranks: Earned through kudos (teal icons).Post Ranks: Based on your posts (purple icons).Solution Ranks: Reflecting your solutions (green icons).Combo Ranks: These orange icons combine kudos, solutions, and posts. The top ranks have unique names, making your journey even more exciting! So dive in, collect those kudos, share solutions, and let’s see how high you can rank!  🌟 🚀   Check out the Using the Community boards in each of the communities for more helpful information!  Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio & Power Pages

Find Out What Makes Super Users So Super

We know many of you visit the Power Platform Communities to ask questions and receive answers. But do you know that many of our best answers and solutions come from Community members who are super active, helping anyone who needs a little help getting unstuck with Business Applications products? We call these dedicated Community members Super Users because they are the real heroes in the Community, willing to jump in whenever they can to help! Maybe you've encountered them yourself and they've solved some of your biggest questions. Have you ever wondered, "Why?"We interviewed several of our Super Users to understand what drives them to help in the Community--and discover the difference it has made in their lives as well! Take a look in our gallery today: What Motivates a Super User? - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)

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