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Add data to new row in SP list only when Power App form controls already contain data.

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Hi Community,

I'm seeking guidance to use Power Apps to only post data to a new SP list row when the form controls on the App already contain data. 

 

My Power App UI has 2 buttons (one to update data and another to Add data).

 

Update Data posts what's in the form controls to the same row in the SP list

Add Data posts what's in the form controls to a new row in the SP list.

It works well, but I can foresee a time when the user will press the wrong button, and end up replacing data when it should not.

What protections can I implement - if any - to restrict the misappropriation of data?

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

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  • LuizVicente Profile Picture
    LuizVicente 984 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    What I would do:
    - for UI/UX reasons, make sure the buttons aren't too similar, or too close together. Ideally, it should be clear to the user what each button does (either with an icon, text or both);
    - verify that all mandatory fields of the form have been completed (and validated);
    - implement a pop-up for each action, requesting user confirmation before writing data to the SP.

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    Community Power Pla... Microsoft Employee on at

    @LuizVicente Your comments are appreciated.

     

    I shall look further into your pointers.

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