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Combo Box Search Function Not Working Properly

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I'm using the below formula in a Combo Box. Data source is an SP Library.  The folder names appear in the CB and I can scroll down and see all of them.  Problem I'm having is that when I set the CB to Allow Searching = On. I get a blank search box in the CB, folder names are no longer visible and the search function doesn't work.

ComboBox.Items = Sort(Filter('SP Library','Folder path' = "Folder/Sub Folder/",IsFolder = true),Name,Ascending)

 

Primary Text = Name

SeachField = Name

I have a delegation warning but the number of folders in the library is < 200... 

Any help with this matter would be greatly appreciated. 

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    v-xiaochen-msft Profile Picture
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    Hi @Anonymous ,

     

    It seems that it's a limitation.

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    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/canvas-apps/controls/control-combo-box#key-properties

     

    As a workaround, we can create a collection when the app loads and use it in items of combo box.

     

    Best Regards,

    Wearsky

  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
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    Thank you Wearsky, 

    I'm new to PowerApps.  How would I go about making a Collection when the app loads? 

    Thanks,
    Joseph

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    v-xiaochen-msft Profile Picture
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    Hi @Anonymous ,

     

    You could use the ClearCollect function on OnStart attribute so that the the collection will be created when the app loads.

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    vxiaochenmsft_1-1663205444737.png

     

    Best Regards,

    Wearsky

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    Yes, thank you.  I was able to figure it out.  This is what I used to create the workaround. 

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