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Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant: PL-200 Exam Guide

By : Julian Sharp
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Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant: PL-200 Exam Guide

By: Julian Sharp

Overview of this book

The Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (PL-200) exam tests and validates the practical skills of Power Platform users who are proficient in developing solutions by combining the tools in Power Platform and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem based on business needs. This certification guide offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the PL-200 exam so you can prepare effectively for the exam. Written in a clear, succinct way with self-assessment questions, exam tips, and mock exams with detailed explanations of solutions, this book covers common day-to-day activities involved in configuring Power Platform, such as managing entities, creating apps, implementing security, and managing system change. You'll also explore the role of a functional consultant in creating a data model in the Microsoft Dataverse (formerly Common Data Service). Moving ahead, you'll learn how to design the user experience and even build model-driven and canvas apps. As you progress, the book will show you how to manage automation and create chatbots. Finally, you'll understand how to display your data with Power BI and integrate Power Platform with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with the essential concepts and techniques required to prepare for the PL-200 certification exam.
Table of Contents (34 chapters)
1
Section 1: Introduction
3
Section 2: Microsoft Dataverse
11
Section 3: Power Apps
15
Section 4: Automation
19
Section 5: Power Virtual Agents
22
Section 6: Integrations

Using multiple forms

Different users interact with the same data in different ways. Managers may need to be able to quickly scan information in a record, users may require a form that streamlines data entry, and admins may need access to fields not required by users and managers. You can create different forms for each of these sets of users.

Each of the four types of form can have multiple forms. You can create a new form either by editing an existing form and using the Save As button, or by clicking on the Add form button when editing an entity.

If there are multiple forms, a user will be able to switch between forms in the model-driven app, as shown in the following screenshot:

Figure 9.14 – Switching forms

A user can only switch main forms, not the other form types.

The order of the forms listed can be configured by assigning the form order. To change the form order, click on the ellipses (...) next to a form and select Form settings and then Form...