Include collection to include data in app design

[DavesTechTips]

Hi everyone

Is there a quick way to include a collection (including data) in the design by default, so that the first time the app is launched on a device it has this data without making any data source or API calls?

Thank you everyone

[v-monli-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @DavesTechTips,

You always need to use the Collect() function to create a collection within your app. 

Collect( DataSource, Item, ... )

• DataSource – Required. The data source that you want to add data to. If it does not already exist, a new collection is created.
• Item(s) - Required. One or more records or tables to add to the data source.

You could set the OnVisible property of the first screen of your app with above formula so that it will create a collection as long as the first screen load.

For your reference:

https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/tutorials/create-update-collection/

https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/tutorials/function-clear-collect-clearcollect/

Regards,

Mona

[DavesTechTips]

Thank you.

Now with the onstart function on the first screen of the app, this makes it even more viable.