Using External Value property of Choice / Option Set Field for Integration – Dynamics 365 / Dataverse


When working with Choice fields (Option Sets) in Dataverse, it's important to know about the lesser-known property called External Value. This property can be useful in integration scenarios, allowing you to decouple integrations from the internal values used in Dataverse. By using External Values, you can speak the language of the external system while still maintaining proper structure and metadata within Dataverse. The article provides an example of how to read and use External Values in integration scenarios.


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