Is there a way to auto load data to a dataset in PowerApps Component Framework (PCF)?

Question

I am using the following DataSet Grid example:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/developer/component-framework/sample-controls/data-set-grid-control

The example allows me to upload a DataSet and then shows it into a grid.

I am trying to upload this DataSet through code to be loaded automatically on startup instead of doing it manually.

Is there a way to do do?

UPDATE:

My use case: I am willing to create a PCF component and use it on Dynamics CRM to generate a view for cases. I need the component to retrieve the cases from the CRM on startup so I can apply some logic on it and show it in the view. So far I can upload it manually and apply the logic.

I am willing to create a PCF component and use it on Dynamics CRM to generate a view for cases. I need the component to retrieve the cases from the CRM on startup so I can apply some logic on it and show it in the view. So far I can upload it manually and apply the logic. @ArunVinoth — Pierre Ghaly, Mar 01 '20 at 11:12

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 02 '20 at 03:34

I think you are talking about the PCF control harness scenario, debugging/testing the control with mock data. This is how it’s designed, to upload the mock data while testing. Read more

For dataset type components, you can load a CSV file with test data. You manually create or export in .csv format directly from your environment. Once a valid CSV file is available, it can be loaded

Once you upload the control in CRM, after entity/view configuration is done - then the control will render dynamic records from the CRM view based on existing filter criteria. The PCF component is just rendering a new UX/UI on top of existing data.

Is there a way to auto load data to a dataset in PowerApps Component Framework (PCF)?

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