Patch versus SubmitForm

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Posted on 17 Dec 2020 15:50:32 by Canadiansal

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I am learning that the Patch Function and the SubmtForm does the same in terms of updating the SourceData. What is the difference? and When do I use one versus the other?

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kmw1130 948 on 05 Mar 2025 at 19:03:59

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Patch versus SubmitForm

@Notj

I'm using a Patch to patch my screens, but the only one that is saving to my SharePoint list, is the fist screen, the others are not saving the data.
rebeccas 2,591 on 17 Dec 2020 at 19:10:11

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Re: Patch versus SubmitForm

Typically I use Patch if:

Only changing a one or two fields

Changing or Creating data that is not entered by user (button click updates status or something like that)

Updating items in a gallery

Just can't make my screen layout work in a form

Unless you have a REASON to use Patch then use SubmitForm is my suggestion.
notj 780 on 17 Dec 2020 at 16:32:29

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Re: Patch versus SubmitForm

In addition to what @mdevaney describes, you can use patch to submit multiple forms.

An example:
Patch( SharePointSourceList, GalleryRecentItems.Selected, Form1.Updates, Form2.Updates, Form3.Updates, Form4.Updates); Navigate(ScreenSuccess)
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mdevaney 29,987 Super User 2025 Season 1 on 17 Dec 2020 at 15:56:44

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Re: Patch versus SubmitForm

@Canadiansal
You are correct: SubmitForm and Patch do the same thing.

SubmitForm - use this to create/update a record when using an Edit Form in your canvas app.
Patch - use this to create/update a record using data from any inputs not inside an Edit Form.

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