#PowerPlatformTip 127 – ‘Special User-Informations in PowerApps Studio’

💡 Challenge

While developing apps in Power Apps Studio mode, we often use test values like a test email address. However, it’s easy to forget to remove these values before deploying the app to production.

✅ Solution

Detect when the app is in Studio Mode and use a test email for development, switching to the user’s actual email in production.

🔧 How It’s Done

Here’s how to do it:

1. Define the Studio Mode variable
   🔸 fxIsStudioMode = StartsWith(Host.Version, “PowerApps-Studio”)
   🔸 Checks if the app is running in Power Apps Studio.
2. Define the user email variable
   🔸 fxUserEmail = If(fxIsStudioMode, “testaccount@company.com”, User().Email)
   🔸 Uses the test account in Studio Mode and the user’s email in production.

🎉 Result

Automatically uses test email during development and correct user email in production, eliminating manual changes and reducing deployment errors.

🌟 Key Advantages

🔸 Prevents accidental deployment of test data
🔸 Saves time by automating email assignment
🔸 Enhances app security and consistency

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🎥 Video Tutorial

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🛠️ FAQ

1. How do I determine if my app is in Studio Mode?
Use the StartsWith function on Host.Version to check for “PowerApps-Studio”.

2. Can I apply this pattern to other test values?
Yes, you can use similar logic to switch between development and production values for any parameter.

3. Where should I place these formulas in my app?
Include them in the App.OnStart property so that the variables are set when the app initializes.