Showing posts with label Dynamics 365. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dynamics 365. Show all posts

Resolving Metadata Setting Attribute Value Failures in Power Pages

 Introduction

When integrating Power Pages with Dynamics 365, you might encounter an issue where changes to field attributes through Power Pages metadata settings do not reflect due to Dynamics 365 fields being set to read-only. This article provides a straightforward explanation and solution to this common problem.

How to Get the User's Current Location in Dynamics 365 Using JavaScript

 In Dynamics 365, you can use JavaScript to retrieve the user's current geographical location and store it in custom fields on the form. This guide explains how to implement a function that utilizes the browser's geolocation API.

Using JavaScript to Navigate to Google Maps in Dynamics 365

 This guide demonstrates how to use JavaScript in Dynamics 365 to enable navigation buttons that open Google Maps with predefined locations.

How to Limit the Maximum Number of Records in a D365 View (Top N) Using a Plugin

 Requirement

We need to limit how many records a Dynamics 365 (D365) view returns. Since there’s no out-of-box (OOB) way to do this, we introduced a custom column dsl_topn. This column holds the “Top N” value we want. A plugin then intercepts the FetchXML query and injects the <fetch top="N"/> attribute, removing any conflicting paging attributes in the process.

Merging Word Documents in Dynamics 365 Using Only Built-In Features

 Below is a straightforward approach to merge two Word documents in Dynamics 365—without resorting to third-party paid connectors or extensions. By leveraging a custom Action, a Power Automate flow, and a plugin with OpenXML (embedded via ILRepack), you can seamlessly combine Word files and store the merged result, all in one out-of-the-box solution.

How To Operate Microsoft Dataverse From An HTML Web Resource In Dynamics 365

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.

Passing Parameters from Dynamics 365 Main Form to an HTML Web Resource

 This guide explains how to pass parameters from a Dynamics 365 main form to an HTML web resource by enabling a built-in feature and retrieving the parameters dynamically in your HTML.

Action Microsoft.crm.setup.shared.analyzerbase+collectaction failed

 When I installed Microsoft Dynamics 365 Report Authoring Extension, got error: Action Microsoft.crm.setup.shared.analyzerbase+collectaction failed. 
I followed below solution and resolved the issue.

Automating Web Role Assignments in Dynamics 365 with a Custom Plugin

Purpose of the Plugin

The plugin aims to streamline the user management process by automatically assigning a default web role to every new contact created in Dynamics 365. This is particularly useful in environments where new contacts need immediate and predefined access to certain parts of the system, ensuring they have the necessary permissions from the start.

Setting Up Complex Conditions for Tablix Filters in SSRS

Scenario

Imagine you need a report to display records based on a casemanager field that might contain null values or specific identifiers. The report should show records where the casemanager field is either unset (null) or matches any of the identifiers selected by the user from a multi-value parameter.

How to enable / disable Audit feature In Dynamics 365

 The Dataverse auditing feature is designed to meet the external and internal auditing, compliance, security, and governance policies that are common to many enterprises. Dataverse auditing logs changes that are made to customer records in an environment with a Dataverse database. Dataverse auditing also logs user access through an app or through the SDK in an environment.

Record Creation for N:N Relationships in Dynamics 365 with JavaScript and Custom Plugins

 This comprehensive guide provides a detailed approach to automate the creation of many-to-many (N:N) relationship records in Dynamics 365 using a custom plugin and a JavaScript action. The solution streamlines the association of multiple records through a straightforward interface, making it indispensable in scenarios requiring batch processing or integration tasks.

How to Apply Views or Filters to Buttons on a Subgrid in Dynamics 365

 In Dynamics 365, subgrids are an essential feature that provide users with the ability to interact with related data directly from a form. In some scenarios, you may need to enhance the default functionality of subgrid buttons, such as the "Add Existing" or custom action buttons, by applying specific views or filters to control the data shown to users. This guide will walk you through the process of dynamically applying views or filters to buttons on a subgrid, providing an improved user experience.

Checking User Roles in Dynamics 365: Two Approaches

In Dynamics 365, there are multiple ways to determine if a user has a specific role. This is particularly useful for controlling access to certain features or areas of the system. In this article, we'll explore two primary methods to check user roles:
  1. Using Client-Side API (userSettings.roles)
  2. Using a Web API FetchXML Query

How to Format Dates in SSRS Using Custom Expressions

 In SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), customizing the date format is essential for improving the readability of reports. SSRS provides the Format() function, which allows for flexible formatting of date fields to meet different reporting requirements.

Filtering the Customer Column in Dynamics 365 to Display Only Accounts or Contacts

 In Microsoft Dynamics 365, the customerid lookup field can reference multiple entity types, typically Accounts and Contacts. To simplify the user interface or meet specific business needs, you may want to restrict this lookup to show only one type. Below is a straightforward approach using JavaScript to configure the customerid lookup to display either only Accounts or only Contacts.

Leveraging JavaScript for onSave and addOnPostSave Events in Dynamics 365 CRM

 When customizing forms in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, JavaScript provides powerful capabilities to control data processing and user interactions. Key among these capabilities are the client-side events onSave and addOnPostSave. Each plays a vital role in managing the lifecycle of form data submissions. This article delves into how these JavaScript events can be used to fine-tune the behavior of Dynamics forms.