Users need to be able to search for and find records from within the user interface of an app. There are several typical search requirements, such as finding a specific record, or finding all similar records, to be able to create complex queries to find a set of records.
There are several different ways to search for data in a model-driven app:
- Quick Find: Each entity has a search field in the top right of the view that searches specified fields in that entity.
- Advanced Find: A tool to create and run complex queries.
- Categorized Search: Searches across up to 10 entities using the fields defined for Quick Find.
- Relevance Search: Searches across multiple entities and fields utilizing the Azure Search functionality.
An example of using Quick Find is shown in the following screenshot:
Figure 7.31 – Quick Find
The fields searched on can be changed in the Power Apps maker portal by customizing the Quick Find view in the entity. The following screenshot shows the...