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Virtual Table Column LookUp conversion for Model Driven App

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Hi, 

I have a virtual table pulling from a SQL table with a "status" column with integers as a lookup value to another lookup table. 

1= started

2= in process 

3=pending, etc. 

In the Canvas, app I would simply create a lookup function, and if the table was standard, I would make a lookup column. However, I am required to keep the SQL table due to other integrations.  I would like to use a model driven app for the filtering and sorting ability. The problem is that the user just sees integers and not the lookup value in the table. I would like to see if it was possible to 

a) show the lookup value

b) if the table is editable, could I filter the lookup table to the status item values in a dropdown for the user to select. 

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  • cchannon Profile Picture
    4,702 Moderator on at

    You can simulate a lookup by using a PCF, both on the form as a normal PCF and in views using the Editable Grid Control (Customize the editable grid control - Power Apps | Microsoft Learn)

  • Diana Birkelbach Profile Picture
    3,072 Most Valuable Professional on at

    Hi @PaddyWann , 


    I totally agree with @cchannon . Just in case it helps, I have here an example or Power Apps Grid customizer control for a dropdown. In my case I use it for showing colors.. in your case, you would need to change the options: https://github.com/brasov2de/GridCustomizerControl/tree/main/CellRenderer

  • PaddyWann Profile Picture
    101 on at

    Thanks @DianaBirkelbach ,

    I was able to turn a column text to green just to test. I had to modify eslint file a good bit, but I think I'm getting the hang of it. 

     

    The grid wouldn't sort or filter based on the text right?

  • Diana Birkelbach Profile Picture
    3,072 Most Valuable Professional on at

    Hi @PaddyWann , 
    That's indeed an issue: the sorting and filtering will be based on your data (so integer value), not on your rendered text.
    To have also the filter/search based on the text, you would need something on the server-side. That could be a PlugIn on RetrieveMultiple message, or a (PowerFx) Formula Column. But I don't know if that is possible on Virtual Tables.

     

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    cchannon Profile Picture
    4,702 Moderator on at

    It is possible with virtual tables, but only if you write your own Custom Virtual Table Provider.

     

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/developer/data-platform/virtual-entities/custom-ve-data-providers

     

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