Get name of environment that flow is running in

[stapes]

I have read this solution here:

https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Building-Flows/Get-name-of-environment-that-flow-is-running-in/m...

DeepakS has provided a solution, but I cannot fathom what it means.

What is workflow() and how do I use it?

I do not see any information I can use at the link: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/connectors/powerplatformforadmins/#get-environment-as-admin

Can anyone provide me with more details?

[gabibalaban · Accepted solution]

Hi @stapes ,

I think that your question should be posted on PowerAutomate community.

But, here is your answer: 

workflow() is a function in PowerAutomate, you should use it inside the Get Environment as Admin action. On Get Environment as Admin action environment please use Enter a custom value and then use the following formula to get your result:

 

workflow()['tags']['environmentName']

See the picture: 

[stapes]

That's great @gabibalaban 

How can I get that data back to my app? I usually use a Request / Response in the Flow & a ClearCollect in the App.

[gabibalaban]

Yes ... Use from PowerApps ->Action -> PowerAutomate and create a flow triggered by PowerApps. 

Use as last action in PowerAutomate the action Respond to PowerApps ( and set the data you need that PowerAutomate to respond to PowerApps).

[stapes]

@gabibalaban 

I can't seem to make that work.

All I am getting back in my App is a Boolean 'True' value:

Set(gblEnvironmentVariable,'PowerApp->GetEnvironmentasAdmin'.Run());

 

[gabibalaban]

You mean that when you use 

gblEnvironmentVariable.DisplayName

you didn't get the desired result ? 

If no, please go to PowerAutomate and check the succesfullines of the flow. 

[stapes]

@gabibalaban 

I think my flow is working, but no data is being returned to my app!

[gabibalaban]

To check the issue please set :

Set(gblEnvironmentVariable,'PowerApp->GetEnvironmentasAdmin'.Run().displayname);

 this it should set gblEnvironmentVariable only with the displayname received from PowerAutomate.

Is there any possibility to set/use gblEnvironmentVariable in other place of the app ? 

[stapes]

@gabibalaban 

It does not allow Set(gblEnvironmentName,'PowerApp->GetEnvironmentasAdmin'.Run().DisplayName)

I get Invalid use of '.'

[gabibalaban]

It seems that is a problem I cannot identify. Please find attach a demoapp which include all your request. It worked fine on my side.