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Possible to update Date Field when Drop Down Value changes?

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Hello!

I'm in need of some assistance with a date field in my Powerapps form. 

Here's what I have: 

1) A drop down field in my SharePoint list called 'Request Status' that has 4 choices. 

1a) In my Powerapps form, the drop down field card is called 'DataCardValue01'

2) A date field in my SharePoint list called 'Request Status Date' that I need to capture the date that the user has either selected or changed the choices in the 'Request Status' drop down field.

2a) In my Powerapps form, this date field card is called 'DataCardValue02'

 

Here's what I need it to do: 

1) When the user selects a choice from the 'Request Status' drop down, I need the 'Request Status Date' field to show the current date. 

2) When the user changes the choice previously selected from the 'Request Status' drop down, I need the 'Request Status Date' field to get updated with the new, current date. 

 

I can't get the following formula to work, and am hoping to get some help writing the correct formula? 

What am I doing wrong? 

 

In the DefaultDate of the 'Request Status Date' date field in my form: 

If(
ThisItem.'Request Status'.Value<>(DataCardValue01.SelectedItems),
Today(),
Parent.Default
)
  • I believe 'ThisItem' is referencing the 'Request Status Date' field?
  • DataCardValue01 is the name of the drop down field card in my Powerapps form

 

Thank you in advance for your help! 

 

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  • VDS_Mantra Profile Picture
    175 on at

    Hi, 

     

    Use the 

    If(
    ThisItem.'Request Status'.Value<>(DataCardValue01.Selected.Value),
    Today(),
    Parent.Default
    )
     
    Hope it will resolve your problem. 
  • HLEE200 Profile Picture
    6 on at

    Hi VDS_Mantra, 

    Thanks for the suggestion! It works!

    I'll change the drop down value tomorrow and see if it'll update the date field. 

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