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Download image from dataverse from power app

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Posted on by Jap11 453
Hello,
 
I'm trying to create a flow that runs via a Power App and it should download the image of the item. Co-pilot tells me it's possible but i seem to be going round in circles.
 
This is what I have so far.
 
 
Then i use this on a download button in my app:
 
I added the flow to my app and it's named correctly. The flow runs as successful but nothing actually happens.
 
Note: i already have a solution where the file opens in the browser and i can select save image as however i ideally want the image to just auto download.
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    11manish 3,333 on at
    As my view, better approach to use "Direct Link" Approach.
     
    The most reliable way to trigger a true "Download" behavior in a browser is to use the Download() function in Power FX.
    This function works by pointing to a URL.
    Instead of passing the file content back to the app, change your flow to return a Download URL.
    Modify Flow:
    • Use the Get a row by ID action for your Dataverse table.
    • In the Respond to Power App action, return a text string containing the absolute URL of the image.
    Format: https://[org].crm.dynamics.com/api/data/v9.2/[tablename]([GUID])/[columnname]/$value
    Update Power App Button:

    Set(varFileUrl, 'YourFlowName'.Run(ThisItem.RowID).fileurl);;
    DownloadImage(varFileUrl)
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    Jap11 453 on at
    Hi @11manish - thanks for your response.
     
    I've tried your suggestion but struggling a bit with it, very new to this so if you're able to help further that would be great.
     
    Here is my flow.. I'm not certain I've done this right as i get an error when saving.
     
    this is the error i get:
     
    Then for the power app button, again i get errors:
     
    Thanks!

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