The Power Apps Studio

By Ashwin Venugopal -

 




The Power Apps Studio

To access Power Apps Studio, click on the Create Tab in the Dashboard. Occasionally, new features may be introduced, and elements might change, but the fundamental layout and structure will stay consistent. Each section serves a distinct purpose for the Citizen Developer. The Power Apps studio contain the following:

  • App Authoring Menu

There is Selection pane to switch between data sources and insert options. On the left pane in Power Apps Studio, you can switch between options such as-

  1. Tree View (like file explorer this allows you to navigate pages and controls in your apps)
  2. Insert (This is where you find controls you want to add to your apps)
  3. Themes (Change the underlying theme of your app)
  4. Data (You connect to sources of data for your app from here)
  5. Media (Import images, audio, video and other assets to the app studio)
  6. Power Automate- if you’d like to trigger automations from your Power App, you can do so from this icon.
  7. Variables (View global and local variables and collections in your app)
  8. Advanced Tools
  9. Search (Find and replace controls, variables and formulas easier)

Each item clicked will appear in the App Authoring Options pane so you can interact further.

  • App Authoring Options

This pane shares options relevant to the selected menu item from the App Authoring Menu.

  • The Canvas

This is where you compose and view your app and its pages. This will show the currently selected screen from the Tree view.

  • The Properties Pane

The Properties list for the selected object. Think of a property as either a behaviour that an item in a Power App exhibits or an attribute i.e. something about that item such as a colour or a border. Properties are displayed on the right-hand side in a form for you to view and update. You can access generic ‘Properties’ such as the Name, Text, color, size, or position.

  • The Formula Bar

Compose or edit a formula for the selected property. You can use calculations, values or functions to change the appearance and behaviour of your screen items. Access the different Properties of each item using the drop-down on the left of the Fx notation in the formula bar. Once selected, you can edit within the formula bar. For example, to change the Fill color of a Button, change the Fill property in the formula bar to "Blue" or change the RGBA value.

  • The Build Hub

This is another way to navigate to actions relating to your Power App. This has recently been redesigned so you can now add items to your app, add screens, change themes and more. Also on the right-hand side, you can add comments, play your app (to test it) as well as Save and Publish.

Starting With a Power Apps Template

If you're new to Power Apps, it's advisable to begin by creating your first app using one of the available templates. This will allow you to quickly understand how a Power App functions and provide you with controls to study and replicate in your own applications. Exit the Power Apps Studio (feel free to use the ‘Back’ button in the Studio if you prefer) and return to the Power Apps Dashboard.

Select the + Create option from the menu on the left. By using the start from template feature, you can find a variety of pre-designed apps available. For instance, if you choose an onboarding app, Power Apps will open, connect to the data sources it recognizes that hold “To-Do lists,” and generate an onboarding list for you, which will be made available in the app. Additionally, it will set up various screens, allowing you to manage who can access the app and what tasks you will require them to complete during the onboarding process.

This app is quite intricate, so take some time to explore two or three features to familiarize yourself with what's available. 

Conclusion

We have successfully learnt about Power Apps Studio and its template.

 

 






























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