Combining SortbyColumns and First

[sjcitpro]

Non working formula:

UpdateIf(varCandidates,ID in Split(First(SortByColumns('Staffing List'),"Title",Ascending).CandidateIDs,"-"),{ProjectLinked:1}))

I am trying to retrieve the first record of a list ('Staffing List') sorted by Title then update varCandidates.ProjectLinked:1  if varCandidates.ID in 'Staffing List'.CandidateIDs

Example of 'Staffing List'.CandidateIDs is "10-43-40-"

[HadynM]

Hi @sjcitpro 

It looks like you have a closing bracket in the wrong place for you SortByColumns function.  Try:

UpdateIf(varCandidates,ID in Split(First(SortByColumns('Staffing List',"Title",Ascending)).CandidateIDs,"-"),{ProjectLinked:1})

Cheers Hadyn

[v-xida-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @sjcitpro ,

Based on the formula that you mentioned, I think there is something wrong with the SortByColumns() function in your UpdateIf() function.

I have made a test on my side, please take a try to modify your formula as below:

UpdateIf(
         varCandidates,
         ID in Split(First(SortByColumns('Staffing List',"Title", Ascending)).CandidateIDs, "-"),
         {ProjectLinked:1}
        )

Or

UpdateIf(
         varCandidates,
         ID in Split(First(SortByColumns('Staffing List',"Title", Ascending)).CandidateIDs, "-").Result,
         {ProjectLinked:1}
        )

Please take a try with above solution, then check if the issue is solved.

More details about the SortByColumns function in PowerApps, please check the following article:

SortByColumns function

Best regards,