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:
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Showing posts with label Dynamics CE. Show all posts
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.
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:
- Using Client-Side API (
userSettings.roles) - 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.
Customizing Form Titles Dynamically on New Records in Dynamics 365
The objective is to alter the form title dynamically to reflect changes in a field's selected option, such as a product category, when a new product record is being created. This customization provides users with immediate visual feedback that they are creating the correct type of record.
How to Disable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Avoid Annoying Additional Authentications
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) can sometimes become an extra hurdle for users who prefer simplified access to their accounts. Here's how you can disable MFA in Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 Admin Center, allowing users to avoid any additional authentications beyond their password.
Accessing Classic Advanced Settings in Dynamics 365
If you need to access the Classic Advanced Settings in Dynamics 365, you can do so easily by using a direct URL. This is useful when you want to manage settings in the classic interface.
Setting Up a Formula-Type Calculated Column for Local Midnight Time (12:00:00 AM)
In global data management, accurately capturing the start of the local day is crucial but challenging with standard functions like UTCNow() or Now(). These functions return the current UTC timestamp, which doesn’t always align with the local date. For instance, if UTCNow() shows "10-10 2:50 AM," this might actually be "10-9 7:50 PM" in Pacific Time, meaning the local date is still "10-9."
ActivityParty in Email Message
An activity party represents a person or group associated with an activity. An activity can have multiple activity parties.
Resolve In-App Notification Visibility Issues: Setting Security Roles for Notifications
Understanding the Issue
System administrators may initially find that they are the only users who can view in-app notifications. When other users attempt to access the notification center, they might encounter issues such as the notifications not being visible or the notification center continuously loading without displaying any content.
How to Filter the OwnerId Lookup to Show Only Users and Dynamically Set a View by Name in Dynamics 365
In most cases, you can filter lookup columns by setting a view directly in the column properties of a form in Dynamics 365. However, this option may not be available for certain lookup columns, such as the OwnerId field. In these cases, we need to use JavaScript to apply the filter and dynamically set the view. This article will walk you through three key points: filtering the OwnerId lookup to show only users, applying a view to the lookup, and dynamically retrieving the view ID by its name.
Introduction to Dataverse Search
Dataverse search is a powerful tool within Microsoft Power Platform that helps users quickly find relevant information across multiple tables. By enabling Dataverse search, users can retrieve results from different tables in a single, consolidated list, sorted by relevance. This article covers the steps to enable Dataverse search and provides key details on its configuration and usage.
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