Solved: PowerApp access Dynamics 365 data on form but have offline mode.

Hello,

I just started working with PowerApps last week. I was able to create an Events Lead app to collect data we need and feed our Dynamics 365. We like the options and that we could prefill some data fields. We believe we can collect data quicker then Dynamics Quick Create form.

I have been able to make the phone app and create an online only version. I was even able to take the phone version and convert it to a tablet version with some information I found. My problem is now I would like to look at an offline mode. I figure conventions can have hit or miss signal. Not waiting for a good connection may be best.

I found articles on using a collection to capture offline data https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/canvas-apps/offline-apps . I have been unsuccessful getting the collection to work with our data. I was using an editform with SubmitFrom()

If( Connection.Connected,
    SubmitForm(Form1_1),
    Collect( LocalEventLeadsToPost, Form1_1 );
        SaveData( LocalEventLeadsToPost, "LocalEventLeadsToPost" )
);

I believe this is where I may have to make a change or possibly something on each datacard.

Thank you,

Brant

HI @Anonymous ,

Do you want to save your form data into the collection ('LocalEventLeadsToPost' collection) when the connection miss signal?

Based on the formula that you mentioned, I think there is something wrong with it. I have made a test on my side, please modify your formula as below:

Set the OnSelect property of the "Submit" button to following:

If(
 Connection.Connected,
 SubmitForm(Form1_1),
 Collect(LocalEventLeadsToPost, Form1_1.Updates); /* <-- Modify formula here. Please type Form1_1.Updates formula */
 SaveData(LocalEventLeadsToPost, "LocalEventLeadsToPost")
)

Then if you want to load the cached file into a collection within your app, please take a try with the following formula:

LoadData(LocalEventLeadsToPost, "LocalEventLeadsToPost", true)

More details about SaveData and LoadData function in PowerApps, please check the following article:

SaveData function and LoadData function

More details about creating an offline app within PowerApps, please check the following video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIwbcCag9B4

Best regards,

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