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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...

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 ...

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...