Unanswered

Local, Global Variables and DataTable

(0) Share

Report

Posted on by Flyingfishnm

111

I'm working on my second powerapps screen and i'm struggling to work out the best way to create/use variables either global or local. I've looked for examples but have not found anything so I thought i'd ask and hopefully someone will point me in the right direction! 😀

So, 1) to create a local variable do I use an hidden label text control? 2) how do i create a global variable not using a button? finally, can i manually populate a DataTable? i.e. not attaching it to database/sharepoint list?

Thanks for any help! 👍

Categories:

Power Apps Pro Dev & ISV

I have the same question (0)

All responses (2)

Answers (1)

Verified answer

v-xiaochen-msft on at

Like (1)

Report
Hi @Flyingfishnm ,

1\ No.

2\ If you want to create variables automatically, please try the following ways.
(1) Use app's OnStart property. Automatically create a variable when the app is opened
For example: you could use this formula on OnStart property
Set(Thevar,"Test")
(2) Use screen's OnVisible property.Automatically create variables when a specific screen is visible.
For example: you could use this formula on OnVisible property
Set(Thevar,"Test")

3\ You could create a collection in powerapps.
For example: Add a button control and set its onselect property to:
ClearCollect(Col,{Column1:"A",Column2:"B"},{Column1:"C",Column2:"D"})

Of course, you could also use onstart property or onvisible property instead of button control's onselect property.

Best Regards,
Wearsky
If my post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help others. Thanks.

Was this reply helpful? Yes No
Flyingfishnm 111 on at

Like (0)

Report

...thank you so much! 👍 😊

Was this reply helpful? Yes No