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I have read some articles which says its not possible to attach files to sharepointlist using Patch. Is it true? If this feature is missing its a huge drawback, when all different kinds of fields can be patched why not attachments?
Hi @addy2019 ,
No - it is not unfortunately.
You can however possibly do it with Power Automate, but is far more complex and depends on what you are trying to attach and where you are getting it from.
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Hi @addy2019 :
In theory, using form control and submitform function is the only way to add attachments to existing records in a canvas app.
If you insist on using Patch function------as an alternative solution, you could consider take a try to only add the Attachments field within the Edit form. I have made a test on my side, please take a try with the following workaround:
Set the OnSelect property of the "Submit" button to following formula:
Patch( '20180921_case2', /* <-- My SP List */ Defaults('20180921_case2'), {Title:"PowerApps3",TaskName:"Task3",NoOpportunity:true,NoOpp_PostSales_x0020_:true}, EditForm1.Updates)
Note: The Editform1 represents the Edit form control within your app, which only display the Attachments field.
Please also check and see if the following thread would help in your scenario:
https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Building-Power-Apps/Need-to-add-Attachment-to-a-PATCH-to-a-Share...
https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Building-Power-Apps/Saving-attachments-using-Patch/td-p/277984
Best Rergards,
Bof
EditForm1.Updates represents whole form & there could be other fields as well. That would be a workaround. For now I'm going with SubmitForm() workaround (with only attachment as one field present in the form). Not sure if there's already any progress in this function by Microsoft but I'm submitting an idea anyway for it please vote if you feel we should be able to Patch the attachment fields.
Patch Attachment fields not possible - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)
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