Exit() - Close Tab - Redirects to dynamics

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The exit function with boolean parameters works fine.

But is there a way where Exit() can close the tab.

Right now it redirects to home.dynamics.com

Any ideas?

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mdevaney 29,989 Moderator on at

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@Anonymous
This feature does not currently exist in PowerApps.

I would suggest voting for the Idea here https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/PowerApps-Ideas/Closing-the-browser-tab-when-form-is-submitted-saved/idi-p/181759

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v-xida-msft on at

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Hi @Anonymous ,

Do you want to close Browser tab when you execute the Exit() formula?

If you want to close Browser tab when you execute the Exit() formula, I afraid that there is no way to achieve your needs in PowerApps currently.

The Exit() function is used to exit current running app, the user is returned to the list of apps, where they can select another app to open.

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/PowerApps-Ideas/idb-p/PowerAppsIdeas

Best regards,

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rrranta 45 on at

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Hey @Anonymous

I'm dreaming of the same function 🙂

If you every figure it out lmk for old time's sake

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Test22 4 on at

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@Anonymous @mdevaney
You can close the canvas app, albeit a different way. I published an article on this, check this out:
https://hameedhussain.com/2021/03/01/close-canvas-app-using-pcf-button/

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Maarten_Docter 6 on at

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A workaround would be to redirect the page to a simple externally hosted HTML file which calls/triggers the window.close() JavaScript method to close the tab. It's easy to create.
So easy, that I even provide one which you can use in the meantime:

Launch("https://power-app-close-tab-by-maarten-docter.vercel.app", Blank(), LaunchTarget.Replace)

The LaunchTarget.Replace will open the URL in the current window, so a redirect will take place. As soon as the URL is loaded, it will close the tab.

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ron_zw 39 on at

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Hi @Anonymous

Exit(false) didn't really work for me. But this work for me.

Launch('https://your.redirect.link", Blank(), LaunchTarget.Replace)

Regards

Ron

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GrischkePro 287 on at

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@Maarten_Docter this doesn't seem to work for me 😞
While editing the app, the close button opens and closes a new window, but when published, it opens a blank page. I tried your URL and my URL. When I open the URL in a new window, it works. It doesn't work in the same window 😕
Any ideas?

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mdocter 22 on at

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Hi @GrischkePro, I'm on a holiday, so can't test right now. Maybe there was a change in the runtime? Next week, when I'm back online, I'll make a small proof of concept app to validate it's old behavior. Sorry I can't help you sooner.

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GrischkePro 287 on at

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@mdocter
Hey, did you manage to have a look at this for me?

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mdocter 22 on at

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Hi@GrischkePro , I totally forgot. Sorry for that. I still need to create the PoC and make it available for download. I noticed that the app I created it for still works. So it's old behavior should be the same. I hope to find some time this weekend. @

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