Category Archives: Dataverse

How to Configure and Use the Prompt Column in Dataverse

If you’ve been exploring Copilot and AI features in Microsoft Power Platform, you’ll notice a new column type in Dataverse: Prompt Column (Preview). This feature allows you to save natural language prompts against a table, run them on your data, and store the AI-generated response in the same record. The generated text can then be… Read More »

Simplify Excel Data Imports with AI-Assisted Mapping in Dataverse

Microsoft introduces an enhanced Import from Excel experience for Dataverse, aimed at simplifying how App makers bring structured data into existing tables. Previously, importing Excel files, especially those with multiple sheets, was limited, often requiring manual mapping and strict formatting. With the new experience, the process is more streamlined, intelligent, and reliable, making it easier… Read More »

Retrieve and Validate Field Associated Workflows in Dynamics 365/Dataverse

Workflows (also known as processes) in Dynamics 365 automate business logic such as approvals, field updates, or triggering other workflow actions. Sometimes, we need to check whether a workflow exists for a specific field before performing an action on a form. For example, when updating sensitive fields like Credit Limit or Risk Category, you may… Read More »

Enhance Your Data Search with Smart Grid: Natural Language Filtering & Sorting

In this blog, we will explore how Natural Language Grid Filtering & Sorting feature improves data search in Dataverse, making it easier to interact with large datasets using natural language. Managing and analyzing large datasets in Dataverse can often be challenging, especially when dealing with complex filters and advanced queries. However, with the introduction of… Read More »

Managing Component Dependencies in Power Apps Solutions-Dataverse

As a Power Apps developer, you may encounter situations where you need to improve an existing solution, such as enhancing a custom model-driven app for case management customer support. Additionally, you might be tasked with eliminating outdated components, like a web resource no longer in use, that is part of a complex solution with interrelated… Read More »

Leveraging NewRecord and OldRecord in Low-Code Plug-Ins for Dataverse

Microsoft Dataverse offers low-code plug-ins to simplify the creation and management of event-driven workflows. Unlike traditional plug-ins that require custom .NET code and manual registration, low-code plug-ins are managed directly within Dataverse. These plug-ins use the Power Fx expression language to define their behaviour, enabling users to build complex workflows with minimal coding. In this… Read More »

Integrate Business Central with Microsoft Dataverse using Virtual Table

In modern business applications, integrating data from multiple sources is crucial for streamlined operations. Microsoft Dataverse provides a unified data platform, making it easier to connect Business Central with other Dynamics 365 applications. One powerful feature facilitating this integration is Business Central Virtual Tables. These tables act as bridges between Business Central and the Microsoft… Read More »

Simplify ‘Multilingual Support’ using Dataverse and AI-Translate in Canvas Apps

As I work on an enterprise canvas app designed for multiple geographies, translation becomes a crucial aspect due to its support for multiple languages. Initially, I followed the method outlined in Microsoft documentation to create translation components and translate label texts for each language, which turned out to be time-consuming. The method is described aptly… Read More »