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wyotim
Resident Rockstar
Resident Rockstar

Optional multi-dimensional filter issue

Good day PowerAppers! 

 

While working on a new app I came across an issue that I wonder if anyone has a good solution for. 

 

The problem: I am collecting a subset of a table based on four different filter dimensions (in truth, four filters and a search, but the search portion works fine). I want any or all of these filters to be optional such that if the user selects no filter, the most recently added items are shown (500 total as I am using the default settings for data row limits). If they select one or more filters, I want it to return up to 500 items based only on the filters being used.

 

My initial attempt was to use an If statement on each filter dimension to check if the filter is being used or not (see code below) but the blue squigglies reminded me that If statements can't be delegated and the filtering will be done on the first 500 items, not the whole table (which is why the Sort portion is the first layer of the whole nested statement: to make sure that 500 items is the most recent, not the earliest). Simply adding the filter components without the If statements means all the filters must be used to get a result, which obviously isn't an option.

 

Here is my code with the If statements bolded:

// Inform the user the filter is collecting data
UpdateContext({Working: true});
// Using the various filters, collect matching records
ClearCollect(
    colFilteredTickets,
    Search(
        Filter(
            // Sort the table so new records are first
Sort( '[dbo].[Ticket]', ID, Descending ), // Check the date filter; date is converted into an Int value to bypass date filtering issues If( IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate), true, TicketDateInt = Value( Text( dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate, "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd" ) ) ), // Check the company filter If( IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID), true, CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID ), // Check the location filter If( IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID), true, LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID ), // Check the rig filter If( IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID), true, RigNumber = Substitute( cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName, "Rig ", "" ) ) ), // Search for the ticket number txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text, "TicketNumber" ) ); // Show the user a count of returned records UpdateContext({Working: false})

Now, I could write a large If statement based on the combinations of filters being blank or not, which if my math skills are holding up means that I have 2^4 or 16 different permutations to account for. Robot Sad That's one big If statement!

 

Is there a more elegant way to do something like this?

18 REPLIES 18
KickingApps
Skilled Sharer
Skilled Sharer

@wyotim In my case, I display to my user all the items they have submitted.  

If they select 'Advanced Filters' I collect the items based on their selections (using a formula similar to below) and display the results from the collection in the gallery.  I have this if statement on the 'Apply' button for my filters.

 

Filter Button (OnSelect)
Consider modifying the if statement to the following.
If( TicketDateInt = Value(Text(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate, "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd" || or && (depending on what you want)
CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID || or && (depending on what you want) LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID || or && (depending on what you want) RigNumber = Substitute( cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName, "Rig ", "" ) )
Gallery
ClearCollect( colFilteredTickets, Search( Filter(
            // Sort the table so new records are first
Sort( '[dbo].[Ticket]', ID, Descending ),
If(
varFiltered = true,
colFilteredItems,

SortByColumns(If(IsBlank(search control name)
datasource,
(StartsWith(
txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text, "TicketNumber"......

 

 

@KickingAppsThank you for the reply! I think I am having a case of the Mondays or something but I am having some trouble tracking with your code.

 

For the If statement in the first section, is that simply returning a true/false result? Or does that go inside something?

 

And for the second section, where do the varFiltered = true and colFilteredItems come in to play? Are you collecting the filter selections and using them in the gallery filter code?

 

Again, thank you for sharing your solution and my apologies for my lack of understanding. Robot Embarassed If you wouldn't mind helping me sort through it, I would appreciate it very much

wyotim
Resident Rockstar
Resident Rockstar

I added my updated code in a spoiler tag below. I wouldn't call this the solution just yet and a single perusal should provide all evidence of why. It is an unholy amount of code and I am sure there has to be a better way! It does work reasonably well due to the nature of If statements but I shudder to think of having to update it or add more filters. Robot surprised 

 

Spoiler
// Inform the user the filter is collecting data
UpdateContext({Working: true});
// Using the various filters, collect matching records
ClearCollect(
    colFilteredTickets,
    Search(
        If(
            // No filter applied
            IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Sort(
                '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                ID,
                Descending
            ),
            // Ticket date filter only
            !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                TicketDateInt = Value(
                    Text(
                        dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                        "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                    )
                )
            ),
            // Company filter only
            IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID
            ),
            // Location filter only
            IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID
            ),
            // Rig filter only
            IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                RigNumber = Substitute(
                    cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                    "Rig ",
                    ""
                )
            ),
            // Ticket date and Company filters
            !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                TicketDateInt = Value(
                    Text(
                        dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                        "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                    )
                ),
                CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID
            ),
            // Ticket Date and Location filters
            !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                TicketDateInt = Value(
                    Text(
                        dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                        "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                    )
                ),
                LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID
            ),
            // Ticket Date and Rig filters
            !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                TicketDateInt = Value(
                    Text(
                        dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                        "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                    )
                ),
                RigNumber = Substitute(
                    cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                    "Rig ",
                    ""
                )
            ),
            // Company and Location filters
            IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
                LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID
            ),
            // Company and Rig filters
            IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
                RigNumber = Substitute(
                    cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                    "Rig ",
                    ""
                )
            ),
            // Location and Rig filters
            IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
                RigNumber = Substitute(
                    cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                    "Rig ",
                    ""
                )
            ),
            // Ticket Date, Company, and Location filters
            !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                TicketDateInt = Value(
                    Text(
                        dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                        "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                    )
                ),
                CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
                LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID
            ),
            // Ticket Date, Company, and Rig filters
            !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                TicketDateInt = Value(
                    Text(
                        dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                        "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                    )
                ),
                CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
                RigNumber = Substitute(
                    cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                    "Rig ",
                    ""
                )
            ),
            // Ticket Date, Location, and Rig filters
            !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                TicketDateInt = Value(
                    Text(
                        dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                        "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                    )
                ),
                LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
                RigNumber = Substitute(
                    cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                    "Rig ",
                    ""
                )
            ),
            // Company, Location, and Rig filters
            IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
                LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
                RigNumber = Substitute(
                    cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                    "Rig ",
                    ""
                )
            ),
            // Ticket Date, Company Location, and Rig filters
            !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
            Filter(
                Sort(
                    '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                    ID,
                    Descending
                ),
                TicketDateInt = Value(
                    Text(
                        dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                        "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                    )
                ),
                CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
                LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
                RigNumber = Substitute(
                    cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                    "Rig ",
                    ""
                )
            )
        ),
        // Search for the ticket number
        txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text,
        "TicketNumber"
    )
);
// Show the user a count of returned records
UpdateContext({Working: false})

Hi @wyotim , 

Been out of pocket lately, sorry! Did come across this blog yesterday which appears to be what you want.
Might help? 
https://dvh.ukuvuma.co.za/2018/03/08/filtering-multiple-column-headers-in-powerapps/. 

Also combined this weird filter yesterday:

Filter(
    GroupBy('[dbo].[sqlTable]', "firstName", "lastName", "emplNumber", "deptID", "GroupedView2"), 
    searchBar.Text in firstName||
    searchBar.Text in lastName||
    searchBar.Text in emplNumber||
    searchBar.Text in deptID
)

@ericonline  Sorry for my late reply; I managed to miss the notification of your reply. My brain is a bit out of pocket lately. Robot Frustrated

 

That blog post was great but, unfortunately, I am again encountering delegation issues. I suspect it has to do with the fact that the "in" operator wants a text value and I have two text and two integer types. This is one of those cases where a normalized data structure is making things more difficult. However, I think I can use this technique to simplify the number of If statements I need to use. I'll plink away at it and see what I can do. 

 

Thanks again for all the help on this! Super appreciated! #PowerHomies Robot Very Happy

#PowerHomies!

While I miscounted the number of variables (2 text and 3 int, not 2; see my previous post for notes on brain activity), the method you referred me to still knocked out half of the if statements. Down to 8 from 16 so that is pretty good. It also allowed me to remove the Search function as that method uses Filter in the same way as a Search. I am unsure if there is a good way to handle filtering for numbers as it seems a blank filter will always result in a search for a null value (or maybe it's a 0?), rather than excluding it as a text filter seems to do. 

 

Below is my code, again in a spoiler tag due to its length.

Spoiler
// Inform the user the filter is collecting data
UpdateContext({Working: true});
// Using the various filters, collect matching records
ClearCollect(
    colFilteredTickets,
    If(
        // No filter applied
        IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
        Filter(
            Sort(
                '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                ID,
                Descending
            ),
            txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text in TicketNumber,
            Substitute(
                cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                "Rig ",
                ""
            ) in RigNumber
        ),
        // Ticket date filter only
        !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
        Filter(
            Sort(
                '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                ID,
                Descending
            ),
            txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text in TicketNumber,
            Substitute(
                cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                "Rig ",
                ""
            ) in RigNumber,
            TicketDateInt = Value(
                Text(
                    dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                    "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                )
            )
        ),
        // Company filter only
        IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
        Filter(
            Sort(
                '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                ID,
                Descending
            ),
            txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text in TicketNumber,
            Substitute(
                cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                "Rig ",
                ""
            ) in RigNumber,
            CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID
        ),
        // Location filter only
        IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
        Filter(
            Sort(
                '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                ID,
                Descending
            ),
            txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text in TicketNumber,
            Substitute(
                cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                "Rig ",
                ""
            ) in RigNumber,
            LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID
        ),
        // Ticket date and Company filters
        !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
        Filter(
            Sort(
                '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                ID,
                Descending
            ),
            txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text in TicketNumber,
            Substitute(
                cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                "Rig ",
                ""
            ) in RigNumber,
            TicketDateInt = Value(
                Text(
                    dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                    "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                )
            ),
            CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID
        ),
        // Ticket Date and Location filters
        !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
        Filter(
            Sort(
                '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                ID,
                Descending
            ),
            txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text in TicketNumber,
            Substitute(
                cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                "Rig ",
                ""
            ) in RigNumber,
            TicketDateInt = Value(
                Text(
                    dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                    "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                )
            ),
            LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID
        ),
        // Company and Location filters
        IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
        Filter(
            Sort(
                '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                ID,
                Descending
            ),
            txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text in TicketNumber,
            Substitute(
                cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                "Rig ",
                ""
            ) in RigNumber,
            CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
            LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID
        ),
        // Ticket Date, Company, and Location filters
        !IsBlank(dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate) && !IsBlank(cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && !IsBlank(cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID) && IsBlank(cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.ID),
        Filter(
            Sort(
                '[dbo].[Ticket]',
                ID,
                Descending
            ),
            txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text in TicketNumber,
            Substitute(
                cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
                "Rig ",
                ""
            ) in RigNumber,
            TicketDateInt = Value(
                Text(
                    dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                    "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
                )
            ),
            CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID,
            LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID
        )
    )
);
// Show the user a count of returned records
UpdateContext({Working: false})

Again, much appreciation for this! I am going to chat with @KickingApps next week about the solution she proposed and after that I will finalize the solution. It has been enlightening, so that is always a win!

RE: Filtering for Numbers: IsNumeric() !

Alright, alright, alright! I finally sorted this thing out. Much thanks to @ericonline for helping me sort out the text side and @KickingApps for helping me sort the number/foreign key reference side!

 

What sealed the deal was the Laura Rogers video that you sent me @KickingApps, though in a roundabout sort of way. I tried the same method that she is using but realized that I didn't need the default value parts; I just need the Or statement with a slightly different approach than what she does. Instead of checking for the default value, I just check to see if the control is Blank(), which bypasses the need to search for that item if true and invokes the search if false. Also, I decided to keep the And-type structure for now, though I will fiddle with this to see how an Or-type structure would work.

 

The final code is as follows:

 

// Inform the user the filter is collecting data
UpdateContext({Working: true});
// Using the various filters, collect matching records
ClearCollect(
    colFilteredTickets,
    Filter(
        Sort(
            '[dbo].[Ticket]',
            ID,
            Descending
        ),
        txtTicketNumberFilterTLS.Text in TicketNumber,
        Substitute(
            cmbRigFilterTLS.Selected.EquipmentName,
            "Rig ",
            ""
        ) in RigNumber,
        TicketDateInt = Value(
            Text(
                dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate,
                "[$-en-US]yyyymmdd"
            )
        ) || dteDateFilterTLS.SelectedDate = Blank(),
        CompanyID = cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID || cmbCompanyFilterTLS.Selected.ID = Blank(),
        LocationID = cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID || cmbLocationFilterTLS.Selected.ID = Blank()
    )
);
// Show the user a count of returned records
UpdateContext({Working: false})


While an If statement isn't delegatable, an Or statement does okay and works the same as my previous monster code. Thanks again for all the help on this. I greatly appreciate it!

 

And here is a heavily redacted screenshot of what I was unable to screenshare @KickingApps. The UI isn't final, but its getting along. 

 

2019-03-04 Redacted.png

 

*edit for code comments that became irrelevant due to solving the issue*

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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! 💪🌠

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)

March User Group Update: New Groups and Upcoming Events!

  Welcome to this month’s celebration of our Community User Groups and exciting User Group events. We’re thrilled to introduce some brand-new user groups that have recently joined our vibrant community. Plus, we’ve got a lineup of engaging events you won’t want to miss. Let’s jump right in: New User Groups   Sacramento Power Platform GroupANZ Power Platform COE User GroupPower Platform MongoliaPower Platform User Group OmanPower Platform User Group Delta StateMid Michigan Power Platform Upcoming Events  DUG4MFG - Quarterly Meetup - Microsoft Demand PlanningDate: 19 Mar 2024 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Central America Standard TimeDescription: Dive into the world of manufacturing with a focus on Demand Planning. Learn from industry experts and share your insights. Dynamics User Group HoustonDate: 07 Mar 2024 | 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM Central America Standard TimeDescription: Houston, get ready for an immersive session on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Connect with fellow professionals and expand your knowledge. Reading Dynamics 365 & Power Platform User Group (Q1)Date: 05 Mar 2024 | 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM GMT Standard TimeDescription: Join our virtual meetup for insightful discussions, demos, and community updates. Let’s kick off Q1 with a bang! Leaders, Create Your Events!    Leaders of existing User Groups, don’t forget to create your events within the Community platform. By doing so, you’ll enable us to share them in future posts and newsletters. Let’s spread the word and make these gatherings even more impactful! Stay tuned for more updates, inspiring stories, and collaborative opportunities from and for our Community User Groups.   P.S. Have an event or success story to share? Reach out to us – we’d love to feature you!

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