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I have a simple Canvas app setup where the button launches to an online python compiler.
But, HOW can I pass the value in the text box to the compiler box circled below in the website (Image below) just by pressing the button; eg how can I use the parameter function to do this? I tried using inspect element to find the destination of the compiler box but don't really have a clue what I'm doing. PS I cannot use flow to do this for company reasons. Anyone know how to actually use inspect element to do this?Website in question: (https://repl.it/languages/python3)
Hi @Anonymous ,
Obviously I know nothing about the Python compiler, but the way to add values to the end of a URL is
URL & "?" & YourTextBoxName.Text
This may need & instead of ? if there is already a ? in the URL.
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@WarrenBelz thanks for your help but still scratching my head, I understand how to pass the text using the method you showed, but how can I pass it to a specific element? Do you know any Users that may be able to help here? I understand its quite complex what I'm asking. I have managed to delete everything on the page to figure out where the text goes in the console window, now just need to know how to pass the text in powerapps to that specific element!
I will tag one of my colleagues @mdevaney to see if he has any idea.
Unfortunately however this is not a Power Apps problem - it is more the structure of the required URL.
@Anonymous ,
Just heard back and agree - you will need to ask Python what is required - PowerApps can only send what you ask it to in the Launch() function.
@WarrenBelz Thanks for looking into that for me I agree with the conclusion, will see what I can figure out and hopefully will have an update to share
cheers
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