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Getting Started with Syncfusion PowerApps FileManager Code Component in Model-Driven Application (Form)

This article provides a step-by-step guide for setting up a PowerApps model-driven application with Dataverse table form and integrating the Syncfusion PowerApps FileManager code component.

PowerApps Model-Driven is a versatile platform for creating structured applications with a focus on data-centric design. It offers a guided approach, allowing users to build efficient business processes and workflows within a predefined data model.

Prerequisites

Create a new Dataverse table

Syncfusion PowerApps FileManager code component requires data to be loaded from a data source. Follow the steps provided in Create a new Dataverse table section to create a new table in Dataverse using the CSV in the FileManager code component CSV data folder. Skip this step if you have an existing table with data.

When creating the Dataverse table using CSV file, ensure the column names and data types match those in the table below:

Column Name DataType
id Whole.none
name SingleLine.Text
isFile Yes/no
type SingleLine.Text
size Whole.none
parentId Whole.none
hasChild Yes/no
filterPath SingleLine.Text
dateCreated Date and Time
dateModified Date and Time
imageUrl SingleLine.Text

Note

  • When setting up a Dataverse, make sure that the table columns are assigned the correct data types to prevent data loading issues in the FileManager code component. Checkout the supported columns in the FileManager component.
  • When setting active views for the Dataverse table, ensure that the records are sorted by the id column in ascending order.

Add Syncfusion PowerApps FileManager code component to the Dataverse table

To add the Syncfusion PowerApps FileManager code component to the Dataverse table, follow the steps below:

  1. In the Dataverse table, find the Forms tab in the Data experiences pane to streamline data management. Locate the Information form with the main form type to define how users interact with and organize data effectively.

  2. Within the left navigation pane of the Information form, locate the Components tab. Here, click on Get more components at the bottom of the tab.

    Dataverse Form Import 1

  3. A window will appear. Switch to the Build by others tab at the top and import the built code component named SfFileManager from the published solutions.

    Dataverse Form Import 2

  4. Create a new section in the form, opting for a 1-column tab from the popular section. Rename this tab as FileManager View to clearly delineate its purpose. This tab will be utilized to render the FileManager code component.

  5. Within the More Components section, select the SfFileManager component. Configure the DataSource property of the FileManager code component by accessing the list of Dataverse tables created previously with respective table views. This step ensures that the FileManager code component is seamlessly connected to the relevant data.

    Dataverse Form Import 3

  6. Once the data is loaded, include the necessary fileManagerConfig data for the FileManager code component by accessing the fileManagerConfig property and paste the FileManagerConfig.json. Also, customize the other FileManager code component properties in the property pane.

  7. The output of the FileManager code component will appear as shown below. Click the Save and publish button at the top right corner of the PowerApps portal. This action commits the changes made to the form, ensuring that the Syncfusion PowerApps FileManager code component is now an integral part of the Dataverse table.

    Dataverse Form

Create a PowerApps model-driven application

To create a model-driven application, follow the steps below:

  1. In the PowerApps portal, navigate to the Apps tab in the left navigation pane and click on the Start with a page design option.

    Model driven App Create

  2. Choose the Blank page with navigation option and provide a meaningful name for your model-driven application. Proceed by clicking create.

    Model driven App Create 1

  3. The PowerApps platform will generate a blank model-driven application based on your specifications. You are now ready to start building your application.

    Model driven App Created

  4. To incorporate data into your application, click on the Add Page button. Choose Dataverse table for the data source & columns, and select the specific table you created in the previous steps.

    Model-Driven Add Table 1

    Model-Driven Add Table 2

  5. The Syncfusion PowerApps FileManager code component can be visible in the FileManager View tab by navigating into a name primary column data.

    Model driven App Output

For more information, refer to the Create an blank model driven app in PowerApps.

Publish the Syncfusion PowerApps FileManager application

To publish the Syncfusion PowerApps FileManager model driven application in the production environment, click the Publish button at the top right corner of the PowerApps portal.

After publishing the application, click the play button to preview the published application. You can also share the published application with your users.

Model driven App Publish1

Model driven App Publish2

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