A great video, which replaces all the cumbersome workarounds via PowerAutomate. Here you learn how to simply “manipulate” data and thus directly view PDF files in the PowerApp.
Key Learning Points from Reza Dorrani’s Tutorial
This excellent tutorial by Reza Dorrani demonstrates how to create a PDF viewer in PowerApps that can directly access and display PDF files from a SharePoint Document Library without requiring any PowerAutomate flows.
What You’ll Learn:
- Direct PDF Viewing: Display PDF files directly in your PowerApp without complex workarounds
- No Flow Required: Eliminate the need for PowerAutomate flows that were previously necessary
- Data Manipulation Techniques: Learn how to “manipulate” data to achieve direct PDF access
- SharePoint Integration: Seamlessly connect your PowerApp to SharePoint Document Libraries
- Performance Benefits: Avoid the overhead and complexity of flow-based solutions
Why This Approach is Better:
- Simplified Architecture: No need to maintain separate PowerAutomate flows
- Better Performance: Direct connection eliminates flow execution time
- Reduced Complexity: Fewer moving parts means fewer potential failure points
- Cost Effective: Avoid premium connectors that might be required in flow-based solutions
About the Author
This tutorial was created by Reza Dorrani, a recognized expert in the Power Platform community known for innovative solutions and practical tutorials.
Benefits of This Solution
- No Premium Connectors: Works with standard PowerApps licensing
- Real-time Access: Immediate PDF viewing without flow delays
- Scalable: Works with large document libraries
- User-Friendly: Simple implementation for developers
You can see this video here on my blog because I have rated this video with 5 stars in my YouTube video library. This video was automatically posted using PowerAutomate.
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