Model Driven Power Apps FULL COURSE for Beginners [UPDATED 2024 Edition]

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through building a model-driven Power App, which is essential for managing business data and processes efficiently. Aimed at beginners, this step-by-step guide will help you create a comprehensive model-driven app using low-code techniques. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid understanding of Power Apps, including how to create a database, build app components, and implement security measures.

Step 1: Sign Up for a Power Apps Developer Plan

• Visit the Power Apps website.
• Click on the option to sign up for a Developer Plan.
• Fill out the required information to create your account.
• Confirm your email address and log into your Power Apps account.

Step 2: Set Up Your Environment

• Navigate to the Power Apps home page.
• Click on the "Environments" section.
• Create a new environment for your app development.
• Choose the appropriate settings for your environment (e.g., production or sandbox).

Step 3: Build Tables, Columns, and Relationships

• Go to the "Dataverse" section within Power Apps.
• Create a new table for your app.
• Define the columns for your table, ensuring to include necessary data types (e.g., text, number, date).
• Establish relationships between tables to organize your data effectively.

Step 4: Build Views and Forms

• Access the "Tables" section and select the table you created.
• Click on "Views" to create a new view for displaying data.
• Customize the view by selecting which columns to display.
• Create forms for data entry by selecting the "Forms" option and adding relevant fields.

Step 5: Create a Business Process Flow

• Navigate to the "Business Process Flows" section in Power Apps.
• Select "Create New Flow" and choose the table to associate it with.
• Define the stages of your business process and the fields that need to be completed at each stage.
• Save and publish your business process flow.

Step 6: Build a Model-Driven App

• Go to the "Apps" section and choose "Create App."
• Select "Model-Driven App" from the options.
• Follow the prompts to choose the tables and components to include in your app.
• Configure the app layout, including navigation and forms.

Step 7: Import and Work with Data in the App

• Access your app and navigate to the relevant table.
• Use the import feature to bring in data from spreadsheets or other sources.
• Map the data fields to the respective columns in your table.
• Verify that the data has been imported correctly.

Step 8: Add More View and Form Components

• Return to the "Views" and "Forms" sections in your app.
• Add additional components such as charts or dashboards to enhance the user experience.
• Customize forms further by adding business rules or validation criteria.

Step 9: Create a Custom Page

• In your app, select the option to add a new page.
• Choose "Custom Page" and design it according to your requirements.
• Drag and drop components such as text boxes, images, and buttons onto the page.
• Save and publish the custom page.

Step 10: Set Up Security Roles and Share the App

• Navigate to the "Security" section within Power Apps.
• Create security roles based on the user access levels required for your app.
• Assign roles to users or groups who will access the app.
• Share your app with users by providing them access through the sharing options.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have created a model-driven Power App from scratch. You have learned how to set up an environment, build tables and forms, create business processes, and implement security measures. As a next step, explore additional features in Power Apps to enhance your app's functionality or consider taking further courses to deepen your knowledge in low-code development.