TL;DR: Bulk-delete old apps and flows by gathering them in a solution, exporting as managed, reimporting, then deleting the managed solution.
💡 Challenge
A workspace cluttered with outdated test apps and flows is hard to manage. Deleting them one by one is slow and error-prone.
✅ Solution
Gather the apps and flows you want to remove into a solution, then use the export/reimport-as-managed technique to delete them in bulk.
🔧 How It’s Done
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Verify there are no dependencies from other solutions, including connection references.
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Export your solution as a managed solution.
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Delete the unmanaged solution (all elements will remain in your environment).
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Re-import the managed solution.
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Delete the managed solution, which will then remove all old elements.
🎉 Result
You clear out unnecessary test apps and flows in bulk, leading to a more streamlined and organized working environment.
🌟 Key Advantages
🔸 Efficient cleanup of large numbers of apps or flows.
🔸 Maintains a neat and organized workspace.
🔸 Ensures all elements are removed without leaving residuals.
🎥 Video Tutorial
🛠️ FAQ
1. Can I recover apps or flows after deleting a managed solution?
No, deleting a managed solution permanently removes all components. Always backup or export important items before deletion.
2. What happens to data stored in Dataverse tables when I delete apps?
App deletion doesn’t affect underlying Dataverse data. However, deleting solution components may remove custom tables and their data.
3. Can I selectively delete some apps while keeping others in the same solution?
No, solution deletion is all-or-nothing. To keep some items, remove them from the solution before deletion or create separate solutions.
Marcel Lehmann
Microsoft MVP