Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Unlock the full potential of Power Apps with our in-depth guide on variables! In this video, we dive into the five different types of variables in Power Apps: Global Variables, Context Variables, Collections, Named Formulas, and Temporary Variables. Learn how to use each type effectively to enhance your app development process.
Key Takeaways:
Understand the differences between Global and Context Variables.
Learn how to create and use Collections for managing tabular data.
Discover the benefits of Named Formulas and when to use them.
Optimize your code with Temporary Variables using the 'With' function.
Why Watch?
This video is perfect for Power Apps developers of all levels looking to deepen their understanding of variables. Whether you are building simple apps or complex solutions, mastering variables will significantly improve your app's functionality and performance.
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0:00 Power Apps Variables
0:32 What is a variable
1:51 Global Variable Set
8:48 Context Variables UpdateContext
14:47 Table Variables Collections Collect ClearCollect
21:00 Named Formulas
25:10 Using the With function
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Unlock the full potential of Power Apps with our in-depth guide on variables! In this video, we dive into the five different types of variables in Power Apps: Global Variables, Context Variables, Collections, Named Formulas, and Temporary Variables. Learn how to use each type effectively to enhance your app development process.
Key Takeaways:
Understand the differences between Global and Context Variables.
Learn how to create and use Collections for managing tabular data.
Discover the benefits of Named Formulas and when to use them.
Optimize your code with Temporary Variables using the 'With' function.
Why Watch?
This video is perfect for Power Apps developers of all levels looking to deepen their understanding of variables. Whether you are building simple apps or complex solutions, mastering variables will significantly improve your app's functionality and performance.
Up your Power Apps Skills Today!
powerapps911.com/up-your-power-apps-skills
Do you need some help with something that you are working on, contact us!
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0:00 Power Apps Variables
0:32 What is a variable
1:51 Global Variable Set
8:48 Context Variables UpdateContext
14:47 Table Variables Collections Collect ClearCollect
21:00 Named Formulas
25:10 Using the With function
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![Tables for Power Apps Dropdowns - Everything you needs to know!
In this video, you will learn everything about setting the Items property in a Power Apps dropdown control. The key is the Items property is looking for a Table of information so I show you all of the different ways to generate that table. PowerFX Table function, sequence, addcolumns, distinct, choices, collections, and data sources directly. Yes, even a SharePoint list that has be paired down. We also have bonus tips like getting data from .Selected and Sorting your data. A must see for Power Apps beginners and seasoned pros alike.
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0:00 Power Apps Dropdown Items
0:32 Dropdown Control Overview
1:02 [ ] Table creation
1:48 Use the Table powerfx function
3:45 Dropdown1.Selected.Value
4:38 Show multiple with AddColumns
5:58 Sequence to make dynamic items
8:59 Collections
10:53 Data Sources for dropdowns
12:07 SortByColumns
12:31 Distinct
13:24 Adding All to the Table
14:28 Choices function
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