Leveraging NewRecord and OldRecord in Low-Code Plug-Ins for Dataverse


Microsoft Dataverse offers low-code plug-ins that simplify the creation and management of event-driven workflows. These plug-ins use the Power Fx expression language to define their behavior, allowing users to build complex workflows with minimal coding. In this blog, the author explains how to use the "OldRecord" and "NewRecord" variables in low-code plugins in Dataverse. The example scenario provided is preventing a user from decreasing the Credit Limit field value on an Account entity below its previous value. The blog walks through the steps to develop an automated plugin using the Dataverse Accelerator App and provides the necessary configuration details. The conclusion highlights the benefits of using "OldRecord" and "NewRecord" in low-code plugins for data validation and consistency.


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