Excel Export Control PCF (PowerApps Component Framework)

Overview

The Excel Export Control is a custom PowerApps Component Framework (PCF) component designed to simplify the process of exporting gallery data from Power Apps to an Excel file. This component provides enhanced flexibility with customizable button properties and file settings, ensuring seamless integration with your app's design and functionality.

Solution Download

You can download the managed and unmanaged solutions from the Debug and Release sections of this repository. Install the appropriate solution in your organization based on your requirements.

Features

1. Data Export to Excel

• Export data from a Power Apps gallery directly to an Excel file with a single click.

2. Customizable Button

• Modify button attributes to match your app's theme, including:
  • Text: Define button label.
  • Color: Customize background and text colors.
  • Size: Adjust dimensions to fit your UI.
  • Style: Apply styling for better user experience.

3. Fluent UI Icon Support

• Add a Fluent UI icon to the button for better visual consistency with your app's interface. Icons can be chosen from Fluent UI Icons.

4. Column Ordering

• Arrange gallery columns in the desired order for the Excel output using simple customization options.

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Installation Guide

Prerequisites

1. Ensure you have Power Platform CLI installed.
2. Access to your Power Platform environment.
3. Node.js and npm installed on your development machine.

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Steps to Push the Component

1. Clone the Repository

Clone the repository containing the Excel Export Control component:

    git clone <repository-url>

2. Navigate to the Component Folder

Navigate into the ExportToExcel folder:

    cd ExportToExcel

3. Retrieve Developer Resource URL

Retrieve the developer resource URL for your environment:

1. Navigate to Advanced Settings in your Power Apps environment.
2. Copy the Developer Resource URL.

4. Authenticate with Power Platform

Use the Power Platform CLI to authenticate:

    pac auth create --url <developer-resource-url>

Follow the prompts to log in with your Power Apps credentials.

5. Push the Component to the Environment

Push the component to your Power Apps environment:

    pac pcf push --publisher-prefix contoso

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Usage

1. Add the Component to Your App:

   • Open your Power Apps app.
   • Select the component from the Insert panel and drag it onto the canvas.

2. Configure Properties:

   • Set the button text, color, icon, and column order properties using the component properties panel.

3. Bind Data Source:

   • Link the gallery data to the component to enable export functionality.

4. Define Column Order Example:

   • Specify column order for the Excel file, e.g., "Column1, Column2, Column3".

5. Test the Export:

   • Click the button to download the Excel file with the gallery data.

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New Features Added

1. Data Export to Excel: Export gallery data to an Excel file effortlessly.
2. Customizable Button: Tailor the button’s appearance to match your app.
3. Fluent UI Icon Support: Add icons to improve the button's UI.
4. Column Ordering: Arrange columns for better presentation in Excel.

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Customization Options

Button Customization

• Text: Set a user-friendly label for the export button.
• Background and Text Colors: Define theme-aligned colors.
• Dimensions: Adjust height and width to suit your layout.
• Icon: Add icons for enhanced usability.

Column Configuration

• Define a preferred column arrangement for Excel output in the properties panel.

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Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Authentication Error: Ensure the developer resource URL is correct, and you have proper permissions in the Power Apps environment.
2. Component Not Showing: Verify that the component is properly pushed and included in your app.

Debugging

• Use the PowerApps CLI pac pcf push command with the --debug flag to identify issues during deployment.

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References

• Power Platform CLI Documentation
• Fluent UI Icons
• PCF Development Documentation

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Feedback and Contributions

We welcome feedback and contributions! Please submit issues or pull requests in the repository to help improve this component.