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Setting Field Default Value to be the logged in persons manager

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Hi

 

I am using powerapps to populate a sharepoint list.

 

I want to pass a value of the current users manager over to sharepoint via a field on the form when the form is submitted - I dont want the user to pick the manager, i want the system to auto populate it.

 

I have been using the Office365Users.Manager string but its just not bringing the data back - is there a simple way to do this? (note: I can pass the users department over no problem using Office365Users.MyProfile().Department its the manager piece that is causing me trouble)

 

Thanks in advance 

 

Graham

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    RezaDorrani Profile Picture
    12,145 on at

    Hi @The_General 

     

    Use Office365Users.ManagerV2(User().Email).displayName

     

    Regards,

    Reza Dorrani

     

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  • v-xida-msft Profile Picture
    Microsoft Employee on at

    Hi @The_General ,

    Which type column do you use to store the Manager user value in your SP list? Single text column or Person type column?

    Do you want to auto-populate the field in your Edit form based on the curret login user's manager?

     

    1. If you use Person type column to store the Manager user value in your SP List:2.JPG

    Set the DefaultSelectedItems property of the ComboBox within the Person field data card to following:

    If(
     EditForm1.Mode = FormMode.New,
     { 
     Claims: "i:0#.f|membership|" & Lower(Office365Users.Manager(User().Email).Mail),
     DisplayName: Office365Users.Manager(User().Email).DisplayName,
     Email: Office365Users.Manager(User().Email).Mail,
     Department: "",
     JobTitle: "", 
     Picture: ""
     },
     Parent.Default
    )

    2. If you use Single text type column store the Manager user value in your SP List:

    Set the Default property of the Text Input box within the Person field data card to following:

    Office365Users.Manager(User().Email).DisplayName

    More details about setting a default value for Person field in SP list, please check the following thread:

    https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/General-Discussion/How-to-set-a-defaul-value-for-a-person-fields-in-a-SharePoint/td-p/187880

     

    Best regards,

  • The_General Profile Picture
    17 on at

    Thanks - this is just what I needed. Appreciate the help.

     

    I was missing the User()Email bit and struggled to find any clear info on the syntax

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