Day 4: Preferred Solution in Dataverse

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On day 4 I am going to tell you about Preferred Solution in Dataverse. The Preferred Solution in Microsoft Dataverse is a feature that allows makers to specify which solution will support their edits that occur anywhere in Power Apps. This feature is particularly useful because it enables makers to view and update which solution they are using.

By default, all solution components are stored in the solution named Common Data Services Default Solution. However, this model typically isn’t the best because there’s no separation of components between makers and the Common Data Services Default Solution can’t be exported for import to other environments.

The Preferred Solution feature addresses this issue by allowing you to create components in the solution you specify, and those components will automatically be in that solution so that you control the components within the solution. Then, you can export your preferred solution and import the solution to other Microsoft Dataverse environments.

To set your preferred solution, you need to sign into Power Apps, select Solutions from the left navigation pane, select the unmanaged solution that you want to make your preferred solution, and then select Set preferred solution on the command bar. Once your preferred solution is set, you can notice the preferred solution indicator, which can be viewed from the Solutions area or when you hover over the Environment switcher.

Please note that this is a preview feature and may have restricted functionality. It’s available before an official release so that customers can get early access and provide feedback. Power Platform admins enable the ability for makers to set their preferred solution by setting Preferred solution to On for the environment settings in the Power Platform admin center.

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