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Posted on 2 Mar 2022 09:27:04 by Lee-Martin 579

Hi

 

Does anyone have any links to useful documentation or videos about using an external API with a Canvas App?

 

My google searches aren't coming up with that I need

 

Thanks
Lee

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    Prakash4691 1,332 on 07 Mar 2022 at 15:57:06
    Re: Canvas App and external APIs

    Yes, that's the way. Build the form and send all the values by calling your API using custom connector.

     

    Regards,

    Prakash

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    Lee-Martin 579 on 07 Mar 2022 at 15:39:19
    Re: Canvas App and external APIs

    So I build the form myself and tie it all in with function code?

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    Prakash4691 1,332 on 07 Mar 2022 at 14:28:23
    Re: Canvas App and external APIs

    @lee-martin ,

    You can call custom API as a function to do some action as per the documentation.

     

    I think you can't use it to create form.

     

     

    Regards,

    Prakash

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    Lee-Martin 579 on 07 Mar 2022 at 14:09:04
    Re: Canvas App and external APIs

    I know, that is not what I'm asking.

     

    When I use the dataverse I get a list of available fields if I'm creating a form for example.

     

    Does working with a custom api work in a similar way?

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    Prakash4691 1,332 on 07 Mar 2022 at 13:47:22
    Re: Canvas App and external APIs

    @lee-martin ,

    Dataverse is in built connector. You can create canvas apps using dataverse.

     

    Regards,

    Prakash

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    Lee-Martin 579 on 07 Mar 2022 at 13:34:07
    Re: Canvas App and external APIs

    Thanks, does it work the same way as if you where using the dataverse for example?

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    Prakash4691 1,332 on 04 Mar 2022 at 10:55:41
    Re: Canvas App and external APIs

    Hi @lee-martin ,

    Connect your external API with custom connector and use it in your power apps.

     

    FYI, including reference link.

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/canvas-apps/register-custom-api

     

    If it answers your question, kindly give kudo and accept it as solution.

     

    Regards,

    Prakash

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    Prakash4691 1,332 on 04 Mar 2022 at 10:55:25
    Re: Canvas App and external APIs

    Hi @lee-martin ,

    Connect your external API with custom connector and use it in your power apps.

     

    FYI, including reference link.

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/canvas-apps/register-custom-api

     

    If it answers your question, kindly give kudo and accept it as solution.

     

    Regards,

    Prakash

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    Lee-Martin 579 on 04 Mar 2022 at 10:22:02
    Re: Canvas App and external APIs

    Thanks @Nogueira1306 but do you have anything for Canvas Apps that doesn't involves Power Automate?

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    Nogueira1306 7,390 Super User 2024 Season 1 on 02 Mar 2022 at 09:32:07
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMkWRCuXMvQ

     

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