Deep Linking to Another Screen with Exisiting PowerApps Window

[Lucius]

Hello All,

I manage to create a few QR Codes for various screens.

However, if the PowerApps is previously opened due to scanning a QR Code1, it does not bring me to the intended screen by scanning QR Code2 unless I close or exit the existing window. The device that I am using to scan is an IPad. 

May I know is there a way to alter this or this is just the way the PowerApps works?

Thank you.

[v-bofeng-msft]

Hi @Lucius :

Could you describe the details of your application so that I can help you better

• Are you using the barcode scanner control to scan the QR code?
• How is the barcode scanner control set?
• What is "various screens"?It means other screen control or external website?What function are you using?Launch or navigate?
• If "various screens" means other screens inside the app, are there any barcode controls in these screens?

Best Regards,

Bof

[Lucius]

Hi @v-bofeng-msft

Could you describe the details of your application so that I can help you better

• Are you using the barcode scanner control to scan the QR code?
  I am using the usual QR Code Scanner that is built-in with the camera function in the device.
  
• How is the barcode scanner control set?
  N.A.
  
• What is "various screens"? It means other screen control or external website? What function are you using? Launch or navigate?
  Screen controls. I am using the navigate and param functions in the "OnStart" property of the app. For instance:
  If (
  Param("DeepLink1") = "ContactForm",
  Navigate(Contact);
  Param("DeepLink2") = "IDForm",
  Navigate(ID)
  )
  I am not sure whether does this affects, but each screen control also has their individual "DataSource"
  
• If "various screens" means other screens inside the app, are there any barcode controls in these screens?
  Yes. It refers to other screen controls inside the app. There are no barcode controls in these screens though.
  

[v-bofeng-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @Lucius :

I think I understand what you mean now.If there is a problem with my description please help me point it out.

• Using the launch function to open another app from one app.
• Then get the parameters in Link1 and Link2 through the param function.
• By judging the parameters in Link1 and Link2, navigate to the corresponding screen when the app is opened
• Your current problem is that after opening a new app, performing the operation again requires closing the already opened page.

If my understanding is correct, then I am afraid this is due to the design of PowerApp.

If you want PowerApps to make adjustments in this regard, I suggest that you can come up with your ideas in the following forum:

https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/PowerApps-Ideas/idb-p/PowerAppsIdeas

Best Regards,

Bof