Get name of environment that flow is running in

(0) Share

Report

Posted on by stapes

894

I have read this solution here:

https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Building-Flows/Get-name-of-environment-that-flow-is-running-in/m-p/725802#M99224

DeepakS has provided a solution, but I cannot fathom what it means.

What is workflow() and how do I use it?

I do not see any information I can use at the link: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/connectors/powerplatformforadmins/#get-environment-as-admin

Can anyone provide me with more details?

Categories:

Building Power Apps

I have the same question (0)

All responses (12)

Answers (1)

Verified answer

CU-18081211-6 9,270 Moderator on at

Like (1)

Report

Hi @stapes ,
I think that your question should be posted on PowerAutomate community.
But, here is your answer:
workflow() is a function in PowerAutomate, you should use it inside the Get Environment as Admin action. On Get Environment as Admin action environment please use Enter a custom value and then use the following formula to get your result:

workflow()['tags']['environmentName']

See the picture:

Was this reply helpful? Yes No
stapes 894 on at

Like (0)

Report

That's great @gabibalaban

How can I get that data back to my app? I usually use a Request / Response in the Flow & a ClearCollect in the App.

Was this reply helpful? Yes No
CU-18081211-6 9,270 Moderator on at

Like (1)

Report

Yes ... Use from PowerApps ->Action -> PowerAutomate and create a flow triggered by PowerApps.
Use as last action in PowerAutomate the action Respond to PowerApps ( and set the data you need that PowerAutomate to respond to PowerApps).

Was this reply helpful? Yes No
stapes 894 on at

Like (0)

Report
@gabibalaban
I can't seem to make that work.
All I am getting back in my App is a Boolean 'True' value:
Set(gblEnvironmentVariable,'PowerApp->GetEnvironmentasAdmin'.Run());

Was this reply helpful? Yes No
CU-18081211-6 9,270 Moderator on at

Like (0)

Report
You mean that when you use
gblEnvironmentVariable.DisplayName
you didn't get the desired result ?

If no, please go to PowerAutomate and check the succesfullines of the flow.

Was this reply helpful? Yes No
stapes 894 on at

Like (0)

Report

@gabibalaban
I think my flow is working, but no data is being returned to my app!

Was this reply helpful? Yes No
CU-18081211-6 9,270 Moderator on at

Like (0)

Report
To check the issue please set :
Set(gblEnvironmentVariable,'PowerApp->GetEnvironmentasAdmin'.Run().displayname);
this it should set gblEnvironmentVariable only with the displayname received from PowerAutomate.
Is there any possibility to set/use gblEnvironmentVariable in other place of the app ?

Was this reply helpful? Yes No
stapes 894 on at

Like (0)

Report

@gabibalaban

It does not allow Set(gblEnvironmentName,'PowerApp->GetEnvironmentasAdmin'.Run().DisplayName)

I get Invalid use of '.'

Was this reply helpful? Yes No
CU-18081211-6 9,270 Moderator on at

Like (1)

Report

It seems that is a problem I cannot identify. Please find attach a demoapp which include all your request. It worked fine on my side.

DemoApp_202010230...

Was this reply helpful? Yes No
stapes 894 on at

Like (0)

Report

Thanks @gabibalaban - that definitely works.

What does it use Outlook for? It asked for permission to use Outlook.

Like you, I can see no reason why yours works & mine doesn't.

Was this reply helpful? Yes No