Simplify business app creation with PCF components.
We will demonstrate how to use Resco Power Components to improve the user experience of back-office users on a Power App. Using the fictional Z.A.P. Energy Cleaning business case, we’ll walk you through real-world scenarios and provide straightforward, actionable insights.
Building on the introduction to tools for frontline workers, today’s session shifts the focus to back-office needs. Using the ongoing Z.A.P. Energy Cleaning use case, we’ll explore how Power Components can help tackle common challenges in project management, like scheduling, visualizing project data, and managing hierarchical relationships.
What you’ll see in action (with timestamps):
Date Range Picker (11:32–14:24)
Used for scheduling and updating project timelines.
Demonstrates replacing traditional fields with a single, user-friendly component.
Kanban Board (14:25–18:19)
Provides a visual way to manage project statuses through drag-and-drop.
Includes dynamic adjustments to align with project workflows.
Tree View (18:20–21:13)
Displays related projects, jobs, and questionnaires in a hierarchical structure.
Simplifies navigating and managing interconnected data.
Forms+ integration (21:14–27:23)
Embedding a questionnaire player into forms for a seamless data collection and review experience.
Configuring answered questionnaires to display contextually on related records.
This session is designed to provide practical knowledge, focusing on how these components can simplify your work. From importing components to using configuration tools, we’ll demonstrate straightforward ways to make your app-building process more efficient.
We’ll wrap up with a look at how these tools fit into the larger picture of app development on the Power Platform. The next session will move into Power Pages, exploring customer-facing solutions to round out Z.A.P.’s digital transformation. For now, let’s focus on getting the most out of Resco Power Components in your projects.
Duration: 33 minutes, including Q&A
Speakers: Michal Magnusek, Senior Digital Product Manager – introduction; Marek Rodak, Knowledge Specialist – short description and technical content
Z.A.P. Energy Cleaning is a fictional industrial cleaning leader with 80% of their workforce serving outside the office in roles such as drivers and inspectors. The company wants to consolidate multiple point solutions and pen-and-paper processes into one business application with a strong long-term perspective.
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