Power Apps – Get an attachment control

Introduction:

We will learn how to get the attachment control from a form. As of writing, there is no option to insert a single attachment control to the canvas. Therefore, we need to “steal” from a form.

Step 1:

Add a data source. It can be SharePoint, Dataverse, or any other. In this example we will choose a pre-built table named Accounts in Dataverse.

Step 2:

Insert an Edit Form. Change the following properties:

DataSource property

Accounts

Note: Other fields may or may not show. In the example picture, some fields are showing.

Step 3:

Select the Form and go to ‘Add Field’

Step 4:

Add the Attachments column.

Step 5:

The form will display the Attachments section. Select the Attachment control (DataCardValue) and copy it.

Step 6:

Paste the copied Attachment control on another screen. Change the following properties:

Items property

Blank()

BorderColor property

Color.Black

DisplayMode property

DisplayMode.Edit

Tooltip property

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Conclusion:

From this standalone attachment control, you can set it up further by modifying its properties.