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Filtering Dropdown choices in a Power Pages form using Dataverse Relations

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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