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New Flow Identifier when Importing Flows to a new Environment - SharePoint Column Button

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Hi, 

 

I have (for my sins) implemented a SharePoint Online site that uses power automate for some workflows.  Some of these are initiated by a button in a SharePoint list column which contains the flow identifier. 

 

"elmType": "button",
"txtContent": "Send for Approval",
"customRowAction": {
"action": "executeFlow",
"actionParams": "{\"id\": \"v1/c373gfb3-98bf-ee8a-a501-f44c52be9641/732c2795-fa83-9e23-f573-ee03e81ba6c4\"}"

 

 

I am forced to use non-default environments and have a 'Dev' and 'Prod' scenario.   (Update flows in an unmanaged Dev solution, export the solution as managed, import as a managed solution to Prod)

 

What I have noticed that each time I import the solution to Prod as an upgrade to the existing solution it generates a new flow identifier.   This means that each time I have to update the SharePoint column buttons with the new identifier. 

 

I was just wondering if anyone new of a workaround to this or whether I have missed something obvious? (to save me some work) 

 

I did think that moving to a power apps form / app would help, but I'm assuming any button to initiate flows from a power app would have the same issue. 

 

Thanks

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    fchopo Profile Picture
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    Re: New Flow Identifier when Importing Flows to a new Environment - SharePoint Column Button

    Hi @DanT77 

    Upgrading a solutions deletes all components of old version, and adds new ones, so it seems logic that a new workflow id is created.

    But you can try to update, which won't remove unused components, but probably keep workflow id. 

    This document may help: Import Solution - "Upgrade" · microsoft/powerplatform-build-tools · Discussion #494 · GitHub

    Hope it helps!

    Ferran

  • DanT77 Profile Picture
    11 on at
    Re: New Flow Identifier when Importing Flows to a new Environment - SharePoint Column Button

    Thanks @fchopo 

    I think I have understood the Update option wrong, so thanks for pointing it out.  At least if the flow hasn't been updated, using the Update option won't change it.  🤞

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