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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.

RE: How to set a Notification / Message on Portal Pages

Reference: 1

There is no OOB feature to set a Notification / Message on Portal Pages.

We can create a custom Notification entity to create your notifications

in the Portal Header Web Template (after the profile navigation menu), can add a FetchXML to retrieve this records and show a bell icon (or any custom icon)

How to Replicate a Power Pages Site within the same environment

Creating a duplicate of a Power Pages site within the same environment requires careful planning and execution. This article outlines the structured approach to replicate a Power Pages site, focusing on security, permissions, and content management from the outset.

Add Google Analytics tag to your Power Pages site or Specified Web Pages

You can add Google Analytics tag to your Power Pages site to monitor specific traffic analytics and trends.

Enhancing Form Security in Power Pages: Masking Input Fields

Introduction: In the digital era, ensuring the security and confidentiality of user inputs on web forms is paramount. One common practice is masking sensitive information fields, such as passwords, to prevent over-the-shoulder snooping. In Power Pages, this can be achieved with a simple tweak. This article walks you through the steps to mask an input field, using jQuery for a seamless user experience.

How to Enable Anonymous Access in Power Pages

Enabling anonymous access in Power Pages (formerly known as Power Apps portals) allows visitors to access your portal without needing to log in, making it an essential feature for public websites, including blogs, informational sites, and more. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to enable anonymous access, focusing on ensuring table permissions for the anonymous web role and setting site visibility to public.