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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?
@CanadiansalYou 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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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)
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.
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