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New Data Source - sharepoint

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Posted on 15 May 2020 16:19:32 by

Hi

I am trying to add a library as a data source in a power app, and when I click to add it, I only see the lists/libraries that are at the root of the sharepoint site I am interested in.  So the one I am interested in is a few sub folders deep from the root.  Is this a limitation or is there a way to access it?

 

Thanks!

Dan

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    on 18 May 2020 at 11:15:23
    Re: New Data Source - sharepoint

    Right, so I add the Shared Documents as the data source and then use a gallery to filter down to the page im interested in.

     

    Thanks - i'll look at this more.

     

     

    Dan

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    146,786 Most Valuable Professional on 18 May 2020 at 11:10:47
    Re: New Data Source - sharepoint

    @Anonymous ,

    Shared Documents is a Library (as are all things containing files in SharePoint) and if you connect to it, all files are available in a gallery with the Items set to the Library. I have just tested a large Library and could see all files, some four folders deep.

    There are two properties you need to include in your Gallery - 'File name with extension' (the file name) and 'Folder Path', which is self-explanatory.

    However neither are Delegable, so you will have issues filtering on this in large (over 2000 items) libraries. 

     

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    on 18 May 2020 at 10:30:24
    Re: New Data Source - sharepoint

    Hi

    So maybe its not classed as library?  I have a folder that is a couple sub folders deep within Shared Documents - I am using this folder to drop files into to use for approvals.  I am trying to create a power app to gain access to this folder, when I try add a data source I can see the shared documents and other root folders/libraries/lists.  How do I go access non root folders?

     

    Thanks

    Dan

  • WarrenBelz Profile Picture
    146,786 Most Valuable Professional on 16 May 2020 at 00:00:39
    Re: New Data Source - sharepoint

    Hi @Anonymous ,

    SharePoint Libraries are contained at Site level, not in folders. Can you please explain what you mean by this.

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