Canvas App

How to use the PDF Viewer, to view PDF's in a Model Driven app from an attachment column

Usecase My PDF viewer works in the canvas app, but not when I embed it Show image 0/0 in MDA The beginning I had a need, to display a pdf from a Dataverse attachment column in a Model driven app form. I had looked at many different PCF Components (which are totally awesome, you should really check them out!) However these only work on Notes with attachments. My dataverse table/solution uses a files column.

Monday, August 12, 2024 | 3 minutes Read

How to use parameters in an embedded Power BI link

My scenario: This is an addition to my earlier blog, and with a few more parameters you can use. Credits go to https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Service/All-possible-Power-BI-Service-embed-URL-parameters/m-p/3053763 but I did want to share as well. I’m struggeling to fit a canvas app with a powerbi tile that has an embedded report into a teams app (gotta love it) and my report wont fully fit. I’m trying to find the magic combo of these parameters. How do I use these parameters? Get the embedded URL from your report (Go to export, and copy the embed link)

Monday, July 1, 2024 | 2 minutes Read

How to embed a Power BI report into a Canvas app, and hide the nav & filter

Step 1 - Embed a Power BI report into a canvas app I dont know about you, but it took me a while to figure out why I couldnt add my report into a Power BI tile in a canvas app. I knew I did it before, but of course didnt blog about it, so I forgot (lol) It’s actually really easy, and doesnt require you to reupload your pbix, add to tiles or others.

Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 2 minutes Read

Setting conditions on the visible property - Canvas App

Setting conditions on the visible property - Canvas App How can I hide my items/control based on conditions? You can of course use an IF statement, or Switch, and work from there. True - shows the item False - hides the item But how can I do this dynamically? You can use Environment Variables. These can be changed when you move between environments (for ALM purposes) Set an environment variable in your solution, add the desired persons email address(es) and refresh your datasources in the Canvas app.

Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 1 minute Read