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Autoselect the attachment button when editscreen is visible

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Hi,

I'm trying to do what I described in the post, as soon as the edit page is visible, I would like the prompt from the OS to add a file whitout having the operator pressing on "add attachment" inside the data card.

 

I can't find anything related to auto-selecting this function, only 1 post about using a button, but they said It was not possible and just made the button clear and in front of the add attachment, that still requires 1 press more of what I would like.

 

If someone is wondering if It will loop, of course it will but you can control it with an IF and a variable / counter.

 

Thanks in advance

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    v-qiaqi@microsoft.com Profile Picture
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    Hi @Kitsutsuki19898,

    Do you want to make the Attachment control auto-open the file system to select files when the edit screen is on visible?

    If so, I am afraid that there is no way to achieve this in Power Apps. The clicking action that opens the file system to add file could only be triggered by a button within the control, which could not be triggered outside the attachment control.

    This is an issue related to the product design, I will suggest you raise an idea for this need:

    Power Apps Ideas · Community

     

     

  • Kitsutsuki19898 Profile Picture
    44 on at

    Hi Qi,

     

    I see sometimes you can run into limitations... I'll open a suggestion.... Thanks, wish you a nice day!

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