Checkbox for DataVerse Field on Power Apps

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Hi All,

Still learning Power Apps and have a question. I want to use a checkbox on my Power Apps form instead of a dropdown. I get the checkbox to display checked/unchecked correctly but can't get the field to update datavers.

This is my Dataverse Field

This code on my checkbox default works.

What should I put on my datacard update? I put the following and get the error below?

Thank you in advance.

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mmbr1606 14,629 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

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hey

normally you are using a patch function or submitform (formname) to save the data back to your datasource

as a beginning have a look at this:

Patch Dataverse Columns with Power Apps

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Hi,

I have a button which has submit form code which updates dataverse for all my fields correctly and I am not using the patch. I would think I need to set this datacard to a value based on the checkbox but I am getting a boolean error.

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ok i see

can u try this in the update property, just to check if it works:

If(Checkbox1.Value = true, true, false)

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I had tried that and variations on the DataCard Update and still get this boolean error.

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SaiRT14 1,992 Super User 2025 Season 1 on at

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check it out:

Bind the Checkbox to a Boolean Field: Ensure that the Dataverse field you're trying to update is a Yes/No (Boolean) field. The Checkbox control should be linked to this field. Checkbox1.Default = ThisItem.IsActive

Patch the Value from the Checkbox: To update the Dataverse field with the checkbox value, you need to use the Patch function. This function will update the Boolean field in Dataverse based on whether the checkbox is checked (true) or unchecked (false).

Patch( 'YourDataverseTable', ThisItem, { IsActive: Checkbox1.Value } )

SubmitForm (If Using a Form): If you're using a form control to manage the data, ensure the checkbox is bound to the correct Dataverse field: Set the Checkbox1.Default property to the field from Dataverse, as in:

Checkbox1.Default = ThisItem.IsActive. Then, in the form’s OnSubmit event, simply call SubmitForm(FormName): SubmitForm(EditForm1)

Error Handling: If the field isn't updating, ensure: The field is correctly mapped in Dataverse (Boolean type). The correct permissions are available for updating the record.

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