Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Are you ready to take your Power Apps file uploads to the next level? In this comprehensive tutorial, we dive deep into advanced techniques for handling file uploads in Power Apps. Learn how to:
✅ Handle dynamic folder names
✅ Check if a folder exists
✅ Set metadata (e.g., project numbers)
✅ Restrict uploads to specific file types
✅ Manipulate file names
Overview of advanced file upload features in Power Apps.
Explanation of the problems and support questions this video addresses.
Demo: Building the Solution
Step-by-step demonstration of creating a dynamic folder name.
Setting project numbers and choosing file types.
Real-time validation and error handling for unsupported file types.
Power Automate Integration
Creating and configuring a flow in Power Automate to handle file uploads.
Setting up dynamic folder paths and handling file creation in SharePoint.
Updating file properties with metadata.
Practical Tips and Tricks
Manipulating file names to remove spaces and special characters.
Ensuring folders are created only when necessary.
Returning links to uploaded files and resetting the upload control.
Advanced Logic
Using conditional logic to allow only specific file types.
Handling empty input fields to prevent errors.
Combining multiple conditions for robust error handling.
Real-World Applications
Examples of how these techniques can be used in real-world projects.
Tips for optimizing your Power Apps and Power Automate workflows.
Up your Power Apps Skills Today!
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0:00 Advanced Uploads with Power Apps and Automate
0:31 Demo of the abilities
1:45 Create the app
2:50 Create the flow to upload files and images
6:54 Understanding Create New Folder action
7:24 Updating OnAddFile
9:59 Returning a link to the file with Respond to a Power App or flow
12:50 Making a clickable link from the Label using Launch
13:59 Getting the file extension with Match
14:44 Substitute to fix up file names
17:19 Other considerations
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Are you ready to take your Power Apps file uploads to the next level? In this comprehensive tutorial, we dive deep into advanced techniques for handling file uploads in Power Apps. Learn how to:
✅ Handle dynamic folder names
✅ Check if a folder exists
✅ Set metadata (e.g., project numbers)
✅ Restrict uploads to specific file types
✅ Manipulate file names
Overview of advanced file upload features in Power Apps.
Explanation of the problems and support questions this video addresses.
Demo: Building the Solution
Step-by-step demonstration of creating a dynamic folder name.
Setting project numbers and choosing file types.
Real-time validation and error handling for unsupported file types.
Power Automate Integration
Creating and configuring a flow in Power Automate to handle file uploads.
Setting up dynamic folder paths and handling file creation in SharePoint.
Updating file properties with metadata.
Practical Tips and Tricks
Manipulating file names to remove spaces and special characters.
Ensuring folders are created only when necessary.
Returning links to uploaded files and resetting the upload control.
Advanced Logic
Using conditional logic to allow only specific file types.
Handling empty input fields to prevent errors.
Combining multiple conditions for robust error handling.
Real-World Applications
Examples of how these techniques can be used in real-world projects.
Tips for optimizing your Power Apps and Power Automate workflows.
Up your Power Apps Skills Today!
powerapps911.com/up-your-power-apps-skills
0:00 Advanced Uploads with Power Apps and Automate
0:31 Demo of the abilities
1:45 Create the app
2:50 Create the flow to upload files and images
6:54 Understanding Create New Folder action
7:24 Updating OnAddFile
9:59 Returning a link to the file with Respond to a Power App or flow
12:50 Making a clickable link from the Label using Launch
13:59 Getting the file extension with Match
14:44 Substitute to fix up file names
17:19 Other considerations
Do you need some help with something that you are working on, contact us!
powerapps911.com/contact
PowerApps911
powerapps911.com
Let's connect on social!
Twitter: twitter.com/ShanesCows
Facebook: facebook.com/powerapps911
Instagram: instagram.com/shaneyoung911
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cincyshane
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC7_OGRP8BYvtGB8eZdPG6Ng/join
#powerapps #PowerPlatform #CanvasApps #powerautomate #sharepoint
