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Metadata for PCF dataset columns

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Posted on by Diana Birkelbach 3,072 Most Valuable Professional

Is there a way to get the medatata for the data-set columns, similar to the metadata provided for property for a field PCF?

Of course retrieving the metadata using the WebAPI feature is always an option, but that would reduce the PCF to only Model-Driven Apps, since in CanvasApps the WebAPI feature is not available.

I hoped we could get the metadata at least for the columns defined by "property-set", but I cannot find anything.

Kind regards,

Diana

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    Re: Metadata for PCF dataset columns

    Hi @DianaBirkelbach ,

    Do you want to get the metadata property set for the field (defined by "property-set" element) in a canvas app?

     

    If you want to get the metadata property set for the field (defined by "property-set" element) in a canvas app, I afraid that there is no way to achieve your needs.

     

    I agree with you almost. The WebAPI option is only available in Model-Driven app, but not in a canvas app. If you would like this feature to be added in PowerApps, please consider submit an idea to PowerApps Ideas Forum:

    https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Power-Apps-Ideas/idb-p/PowerAppsIdeas

     

    Best regards,

  • Diana Birkelbach Profile Picture
    Diana Birkelbach 3,072 Most Valuable Professional on at
    Re: Metadata for PCF dataset columns

    @v-xida-msft 

    Thank you Kris Dai! 

    Yes, I actually needed the options for the OptionSet columns.  In the CanvasApps we can define the options for the PCFs of type field, but not for a dataset.

    I've posted the idea here: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Power-Apps-Ideas/Dataset-PCF-metadata-for-columns-or-property-set-columns-like/idi-p/609896

     

    Kind regards,

    Diana

     

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