RE: Generate PDF from Dynamics Word Template and show in Portal
Because I cannot call a PA Flow from an action on a list, I added a button for each row next to the actions dropdown on my list screen. The button calls a Power Automate flow with the id the entity on that row.
The PA Flow converts the fields of the entity into a MS Word doc using custome template I made. Then a Convert and a Create file makes the PDF. I then email the pdf to the (loggedin) user who clicked on the button. Hurray!! This works fine.
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However, what kind of web app would not offer the user the option of viewing the PDF? that would pretty lame IMO.
I just would not release an app like that. Microsoft for whatever reason does not handle this situation AT ALL!!
So I have to go to my customer and tell them it cannot be done. yeah that really is a kick in the teeth.
I mean even displaying images at all on the Portal is f%#!$*g nightmare. They spent millions? for us to be able to create SIMPLE web presences. Yeah that is how the rest of then internet works (oh sht I am coughing from laughing so hard).
I have no M$ support contract and no paid training. Frustrated and pissed. ( i know, get a better job LOL)
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