getting-started-with-power-pages.md

Getting Started with Syncfusion Gantt Code Component in Power Pages Application

This article provides a step-by-step guide for setting up a Power pages application and integrating the Syncfusion Gantt code component.

Power Pages is a low-code platform in the Microsoft Power Platform family, designed for creating secure and responsive external-facing business websites. It facilitates rapid development without extensive coding, integrates with data sources, and inherits robust security features from Microsoft Azure, making it a versatile tool for diverse website needs.

Prerequisites

• Published Syncfusion PowerApps solution package

Create a new Dataverse table

Syncfusion PowerApps Gantt code component requires data to be loaded from a data source. Follow the steps provided in Create a new Dataverse table section to create a new table in Dataverse using the CSV in the Gantt code component data folder. Skip this step if you have an existing table with data.

When creating the Dataverse table using CSV file, ensure the column names and data types match those in the table below:

Column Name	DataType
TaskID	Whole.none
TaskName	SingleLine.Text
StartDate	Date and Time
EndDate	Date and Time
Duration	Whole.none
Predecessor	SingleLine.Text
Progress	Whole.none
ParentID	Whole.none
Work	Whole.none
Resources	SingleLine.Text
Indicators	SingleLine.Text

Note

When setting up a Dataverse, make sure that the table columns are assigned the correct data types to prevent data loading issues in the Gantt code component.

Add Syncfusion PowerApps Gantt code component to the Dataverse table

To add the Syncfusion PowerApps Gantt code component to the Dataverse table, follow the steps below:

1. In the Dataverse table, find the Forms tab in the Data experiences pane to streamline data management. Locate the Information form with the main form type to define how users interact with and organize data effectively.

2. Within the left navigation pane of the Information form, locate the Components tab. Here, click on Get more components at the bottom of the tab.

3. A window will appear. Switch to the Build by others tab at the top and import the built code component named SfGantt from the published solutions.

4. Create a new section in the form, opting for a 1-column tab from the popular section. Rename this tab as Gantt View to clearly delineate its purpose. This tab will be utilized to render the Gantt code component.

5. Within the More Components section, select the SfGantt component. Configure the DataSource property of the Gantt code component by accessing the list of Dataverse tables created previously with respective table views. This step ensures that the Gantt code component is seamlessly connected to the relevant data.

6. Once the data is loaded, include the necessary ganttConfig data for the Gantt code component by accessing the ganttConfig property and paste the Gantt config data.

7. The output of the Gantt code component will appear as shown below. Click the Save and publish button at the top right corner of the PowerApps portal. This action commits the changes made to the form, ensuring that the Syncfusion PowerApps Gantt code component is now an integral part of the Dataverse table.

Create a Power Pages application

To create a Power Pages application, follow the steps below:

1. In the Power pages portal, click the Start from blank option to create a new Power Pages application. And provide a meaningful name for your Power Pages application. Subsequently, click create to proceed.

2. The Power Pages platform will generate a blank Power Pages application based on your specifications. You are now ready to start building your application. The created application will be listed in Active sites tab. Now. click Edit the application to proceed.

3. Then update the header title and logo by clicking the Edit site header button in the header section. And change the theme of the application to Moss in the Theme section. Finally, click the Save button to save the changes.

4. Add new section by clicking the ADD A SECTION button. And create a heading by choosing Text component.

5. Now click the Form button under the title component to add the previously created table form contains Syncfusion Gantt code component. And choose the New Form option to select a new form. In that, select the previously created table and its form. Finally, click the ok button to save the changes.

6. click the New permission button on top of the form to add the permission for the Dataverse table. And select the necessary permission for the table. Finally, click the ok button to save the changes.

7. After updating the permission, click Edit form on the form component and select data tab on left pane. On that, click the Open Portal Management app button under configuration section to open the portal management app in new tab.

8. In the opened Portal Management app, click the Basic Form Metadata tab of the Information table form. and create two new form metadata by clicking the New Basic Form Metadata button. And provide the necessary details for the form metadata for Gantt View tab and the code component. Finally, click the Save button to save the changes. check below screenshots for reference.

9. After updating the form metadata, navigate to the Power pages portal and click the ok button on the form component to save the changes. Finally, click the Sync on the top right corner of the Power pages application to synchronize the changes.

10. Now, click the Preview button on the top right corner of the Power pages application and click Desktop to preview the application in new tab. The output of the Gantt code component will appear as shown below.

See also

• Getting Started with Syncfusion PowerApps Gantt Component in Canvas Application

• Getting Started with Syncfusion PowerApps Gantt Component in Model Driven Application (Form)

• Getting Started with Syncfusion PowerApps Gantt Component in Model Driven Application (Custom Pages)