{"id":567,"date":"2025-04-26T13:43:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T13:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pensplace.co.uk\/?p=567"},"modified":"2025-05-08T19:26:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:26:14","slug":"20-powerful-url-parameters-for-power-apps-and-dynamics-365-ce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pensplace.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/04\/26\/20-powerful-url-parameters-for-power-apps-and-dynamics-365-ce\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Powerful URL Parameters for Power Apps and Dynamics 365 CE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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URL parameters are small but mighty! By tweaking the URL, you can control the behavior, appearance, and flow of your Power Apps<\/strong> (Canvas Apps, Custom Pages) and Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (Model-Driven Apps)<\/strong>. \nIn this guide, I’ll walk you through 10 essential parameters<\/strong> for each \u2014 plus a few advanced tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power Apps (Canvas Apps & Custom Pages) \u2014 10<\/s>(9) URL Parameters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. &hidenavbar=true<\/code><\/strong>
    Hides the Power Apps purple navigation bar for a cleaner look. Great for embedded scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. &ModelDrivenFormIntegration=true<\/code><\/strong> <\/s>(THIS IS DEPRECATED)
    Adds the ModelDrivenFormIntegration<\/code> object into a Canvas App or Custom Page, allowing interaction with model-driven forms data.<\/s><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. ?parameter=value<\/code><\/strong>
    Passes custom parameters to your app. Retrieve them inside your app using Param("parameter")<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. &screenColor=hexcode<\/code><\/strong> (Custom use)
    Use custom parameters like this to pass values (like theming) between pages or apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. &tenantId=your-tenant-id<\/code><\/strong>
    Ensures the app launches under a specific Azure AD tenant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. &source=portal<\/code><\/strong>
    Identify the launching source for conditional logic inside the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. &hideHeader=true<\/code><\/strong>
    (For custom pages) Hides the page header, useful in streamlined UIs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. &hideCommandBar=true<\/code><\/strong>
    (For custom pages) Hides the command bar at the top when embedding custom pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. &environment=environment-id<\/code><\/strong>
    Specify which environment your Canvas App should load in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. &theme=dark<\/code><\/strong> (experimental for custom pages)<\/em>
    Some experiments and newer releases allow setting theme modes dynamically.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Dynamics 365 CE (Model-Driven Apps) \u2014 10 URL Parameters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n

    1. &navbar=off<\/code><\/strong>
      Hides the Dynamics 365 navigation bar for a focused experience.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    2. &cmdbar=false<\/code><\/strong>
      Hides the command bar (ribbon) at the top of forms or views.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    3. &pagetype=entityrecord<\/code><\/strong>
      Opens a specific record form based on an entity name and ID.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    4. &pagetype=entitylist<\/code><\/strong>
      Opens a list (grid) view of a particular entity.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    5. &etn=entityname<\/code><\/strong>
      Specifies which entity (table) to work with, such as contact<\/code> or account<\/code>.<\/p>

      &id=GUID<\/code><\/strong>
      Directs straight to a specific record by its unique ID.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    6. &viewid=GUID<\/code><\/strong>
      Opens a specific view for an entity, identified by its GUID.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    7. &viewtype=1039<\/code><\/strong>
      Sets the view type (e.g., 1039 for public views).<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    8. &extraqs=fieldname%3Dvalue<\/code><\/strong>
      Prepopulates form fields when opening a new record. Example: &extraqs=subject%3DDemo<\/code>.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    9. &flags=themeOption%3Ddarkmode<\/code><\/strong>
      Forces dark mode in supported model-driven apps, providing a sleek, modern look.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      \n\n\n\n

      Bonus Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n

      ModelDrivenFormIntegration=true is no longer supported.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      URL parameters are an underrated superpower! Whether you want to hide chrome, prefill forms, launch dark mode, or create smoother integrations between model-driven apps and Canvas Apps, a few tweaks to the URL can unlock huge value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Experiment, customize, and transform your Power Platform experiences without writing a single line of backend code!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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