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Use the sharepoint field internal name Vs using the DataCard name

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Posted on by johnjohn123 3,514

I have a field of type Number which has an internal name inside SharePoint as EMQRInternalStage, and when i add it inside my powerapp i got it as a DataCardValue3. now i can define a formula to either use the internal name or the datacard name, so i can say:-

 

If(EMQRInternalName = "1")

 

OR i can say

 

If(If(Value(DataCardValue3.Text)=1)

 

 

so what is the difference between using the internal name of the field or using the DataCard name?

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    mdevaney 29,993 Moderator on at

    @johnjohn123 
    Essentially, the difference is this:

    • DataCardValue3.Text shows the current value stored in the TextInput 
    • EMQRInternalName shows the current value stored in SharePoint

    Here's how it affects your app:

     

    If you write a new value into the TextInput:

    • DataCardValue3.Text will show the updated value 
    • EMQRInternalName will not change

     

    When you submit the form:

    • EMQRInternalName will show the updated value now stored in SharePoint

     

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    eka24 20,925 on at

    If(EMQRInternalName = "1") -- Is used when dealing with the column in the table. Example filtering a table or Collection, or Gallery Items

    OR i can say

    If(Value(DataCardValue3.Text)=1)-- Refers to the Field in a form that represent the column in the Table.

     

    So typically on a form, DataCardValue3.Text would be used in the form whiles EMQRInternalName would be refering to the datasource or Table Column.

     

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