Upload files to Dataverse from Power Apps | Patch multiple files | File Column

In this Power Apps tutorial video, you will learn about uploading files into Dataverse from Power Apps. We will be working with the Dataverse File Column, leverage the Patch function to patch attachments to Dataverse File Column, upload multiple files using a related Table with File column, Download Dataverse file attachments, download Dataverse files, view attached files using PDF viewer, delete & add files.

File columns store binary data. File columns may be in any custom or customizable Dataverse table.

Patch allows us to insert or update one or more records in a data source, or merge records outside of a data source.

Video will also showcase how to work with the form control experience in Power Apps to upload files thanks to the Attachments control.

Helpful Links

Dataverse file columns:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/developer/data-platform/file-attributes?tabs=sdk

Use Dataverse file column data

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/developer/data-platform/file-column-data?tabs=sdk

Table of Contents:

00:00 - Introduction to Patch (Upload files) to Dataverse from Power Apps

00:32 - Dataverse File Column Type

02:02 - Model-driven Power App - Working with the file column (Upload file)

03:56 - Canvas Power Apps - Upload file with Attachments control inside Form Control

06:36 - PowerApps Patch function to upload attachment to Dataverse file column

09:38 - Upload multiple files to Dataverse Related Table (File Column) from Power Apps

17:52 - Delete files from Dataverse Table using Power Apps

20:00 - View Dataverse files (PDF) in Power Apps with PDF Viewer Control

20:47 - Subscribe to Reza Dorrani channel