How to read Environment Variables in PowerApp?

[DavePotts_BritE]

I'm looking for a quick example of how to read an Environment Variable in a PowerApp. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/powerapps/maker/common-data-service/environmentvariables

I've set the variable in my environment. How do I simply read that in a PowerApp and display the current value in a text label?

[KrishnaV]

Hi @DavePotts_BritE ,

Have a look at this detailed video to help you better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxjwpqcwI_Y

I hope this resolved your issue if you see any challenge let me know I am always happy to help.

Regards,

Krishna
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[DavePotts_BritE · Accepted solution]

That's the pointer I needed. Thanks.

The solution to my problem was to set the text on the label to be:

LookUp('Environment Variable Values', 'Environment Variable Definition'.'Schema Name' = "test_environment_data").Value

[KrishnaV]

Hi @DavePotts_BritE,

I just noticed you liked my reply, please mark it as the solution if that solves your issue if not please let me know what else you need so that we can help the new members in the community also 😊

Regards,
Krishna

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[sigmaNot]

Has anything changed since this post was answered?

I have a simple text Environment Variable in my solution I'm trying to read in my canvas app but the formula from this post is not working.  Am I missing anything?

[sigmaNot]

I made the mistake of adding both entities 'Environment Variable Values' and 'Environment Variable Definitions' to my app.  Editor was autocompleting to 'Environment Variable Definitions' and I didn't realize that 'Environment Variable Values' has a record field called 'Environment Variable Definition'.....

LookUp('Environment Variable Values','Environment Variable Definition'.'Schema Name' = "myEnvVarSchemaName").Value    //CORRECT

LookUp('Environment Variable Values','Environment Variable Definitions'.'Schema Name' = "myEnvVarSchemaName").Value    //INCORRECT

Hope this helps anyone else who makes the same mistake.