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In the Microsoft Power Pages, understanding the nuances of configuration files like the `manifest.yml` and environment-specific manifests (e.g., `dev.crm4.dynamics.com-manifest.yml`) is crucial. These files play a significant role in managing and deploying Power Pages sites, particularly in collaborative and ALM contexts. Understanding the Manifest.yml File First of all, always refer to the official documentation on how the power platform cli tool is supported. Creation and Usage Creation : The manifest.yml is generated through the pac powerpages download command. It serves as a snapshot of the Power Pages site's configuration, capturing details like page templates, form settings, and access permissions. Example: When you run this command, it creates a manifest.yml file that includes details of all the components such as web forms, entity lists, and site settings configured in the Power Pages site. Usage : The pac powerpages upload command utilizes the manifest.yml file to updat

Filter dropdowns Dropdown filters are a useful feature in form design, allowing users to filter options in one dropdown based on other selections in the form. In Power pages, leveraging the capabilities of Dataverse relations makes it possible to create these powerful filtering mechanisms. This is how it works. What you need to know first. Before we dive into the implementation details, ensure that you have a basic understanding of Power Pages forms and Dataverse relations.  How is´t made Create two tables in your Dataverse environment: "Type" and "Category." These tables will hold the relevant data for the dropdowns. Establish a Lookup Relationship between the "Category" and "Type" tables. Create a lookup column in the "Category" table that references the "Type" table. This lookup column will allow us to filter the categories based on the selected type. Now, create a third table called "Request." This table will ser

Covering the basics - Variables As a templating language, Liquid offers a rich collection of possibilities for web developers and designers, bringing Dynamics business data to the web. Variables in Liquid enable us to display dynamic content and enable us to implement a certain level of custom logic as well. We'll have a look at some examples on how to work with variables. Variable Assignment In Liquid, variables can be assigned values using the {% assign %} tag. For example, let's assign the value "Hello, Nerd!" to the variable greeting: {% assign greeting = 'Hello, Nerd!' %} Variable Output Once a variable is assigned a value, it can be outputted using the {{ }} syntax. To display the value of greeting, we can use: {{ greeting }} Assigning Site Settings Liquid is powerfull enough to allow you to assign values from site settings to variables. For example, if you need the site setting for inactivity for

Search is a very powerfull feature when properly configured. Here is a quick step through on how to implement search in Power Pages. Enable Search in the environment Go to the Power Platform Admin Center.  Open the administration settings for the Microsoft Dataverse environment and navigate to the search or options settings.  Enable "Dataverse Search." This needs to be done once for each environment. Enabled Dataverse search in Power Pages  Go to Portal Management for the Power Pages site and click on Site Settings.  Filter the settings for search.  Make sure that EnableAdditionalEntities, Enabled, and EnableDataverseSearch are set to "true."  Ensure that the table to be included in the search is included in the filters.  Note that tables are listed with the category first, followed by the column and table name. If multiple tables fall under the same category, they should be separated by a comma. Categories with tables are separated by a semicolon. This setting need

Welcome back! It has been quite a while since my last blog post on MyCodeStories, but I'm thrilled to announce that I'm finally reviving this blog. As the technology landscape has evolved over the years, so have my interests and areas of expertise. In the next posts, I want to share with you my renewed focus on Power Pages, as well as the exciting opportunities they present for modern web development. Embracing Power Pages Power Pages, powered by the robust capabilities of Power Platform and Microsoft 365, have gained significant traction in recent years. These pages allow developers to create dynamic, data-driven web experiences without diving into complex code. With a rich set of features and easy integration with various data sources, Power Pages enable developers to rapidly build and deploy websites that cater to specific business needs. Power Pages allow external users to access data, perform actions, and collaborate seamlessly. Whether it's customer portals, partner p