Working with HTML web resources in Dynamics 365 is a common way to extend forms, capture user input, and interact directly with Microsoft Dataverse data. In this tutorial, we will show how to retrieve a record ID from URL parameters and then use OData calls to fetch(Read) and Create / Update / Delete records.
Workaround for Multiple Columns in Quick View Forms
Dynamics 365 Quick View forms only support a single column.
Two Approaches to Make a Lookup Column Read-Only While Retaining Programmatic Updates In Power Pages (Powerapps Portal)
In certain scenarios, you may want to present a lookup field on a form as if it were read-only, while still allowing scripts to programmatically set or update its value behind the scenes. Here are two methods to achieve this without disabling the field entirely, thus preserving your ability to set its value via code:
How to Remove Hyperlinks from the First Column of an Entity List in Power Pages
Background
In Power Pages (formerly known as Power Apps portals), Entity Lists often present clickable hyperlinks on the first column. While this is convenient for navigation to detailed records, sometimes you might want to display this information as plain text instead. For example, you may have a “Case Number” or “Grievance Number” column that you want visible, but not clickable.