cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Reply
Anonymous
Not applicable

How To: Powerapp builds HTML to Office365.SendEmail w/ Inline image

Thanks in advance to anyone who can provide insight! 🙂

 

Building a powerapp that walks a user through a series of screens to collect responses. Those responses then get compiled into an HTML input box for the purpose of then using the HTML input box as the body of an email sent via Office365.SendEmail. 

 

The problem I am trying to solve is this:

I need to add a logo image inline within the HTML so that the image displays inline in the sent email. Within the company O365 / exchange environment a simple <img src.... tag does not display the image itself in the email. Regardless of the URL being internally / internal publicly accessible or externally hosted.

 

Details:

Final button function is:

Office365.SendEmail(Office365Users.MyProfile().Mail & ";" , var_EmailSubject,(HtmlText_EmailBody.HtmlText),{Importance: Normal, Cc: var_EmailCC1 & var_EmailCC2,IsHtml: true})

 

Example of body content:

<table>

<tr>

    <th><!-- logo image --></tr>

    <th>text</td>

</tr>

<tr>

    <td>text</td>

    <td>gathered text</td>

</tr>

</table>

 

19 REPLIES 19
Anonymous
Not applicable

@KickingApps - Appreciate your time here, I hope I am not wearing your patience thin!

 

I am working through the solution you provided and I'm running into some confusion.

 

  1. I uploaded the Logo image file into the media section of my PowerApp (filename "Logo").
  2. From there I had to adjust the syntax you provided in (1) to clear the error. It didn't like the First().

 

(1) - I got working

ClearCollect(
    colLogo, 
    Logo //this is my image from the media section
)

(2) - I verified the image from the media section was collected into the Collection and part of the gallery. Note: I had to change the image property to the below in order to get the image to display on the screen. Else it had an empty image box.

ThisItem.Url

(3) - The htmlbox is not reporting any syntax errors, however it's displaying completely empty... 

"<table>
  <tr>
      <td valign='Top'> 
        <img src=" & Image & " style=""max-width:100%;max-height:100%;""> // The "image" listed here is the object name from the gallery? If that is the case then it matches!
        </td>
        
  </tr>
</table>"

2019-10-25 13-20-21_Cortana.png

 

 

Again I appreciate you taking the time to assist me with this. It's such a silly thing to struggle with including an image, that's part of the available media in the app, in an outbound html email... Smiley Sad

@Anonymous - where is your image coming from - is it SharePoint? //Disregard - I see you are getting images from your media.  I'll do some digging and get back to you.

 

And no apologies necessary; I have had much help along the way and am happy to 'Pay it forward' where possible!

@Anonymous Can you save your logo in a SharePoint List - maybe an assets library? And collect from the SharePoint library?

Anonymous
Not applicable

@KickingApps 

I don't think I will have time to work on that today. My day is getting waaaay away from me. But will let you know by tomorrow sometime! Thank you!

@Anonymous, when you upload media to the media section in PowerApps, it is a blob. Referencing it, you'll get something like 

appres...

It is not a URL.

 

It sounds like you just want a logo. If there's a copy on your company's website that is already publicly referenced, you'll have the least friction by using that URL. 

Anonymous
Not applicable

@Mr-Dang-MSFT  the problem I am running into is I am inside a large international corporation with dozens of layers of IT security. And when I try to just use a linked image from an intranet publicly available site, it barfs. The image in question is not externally facing / available outside the corporate network (internet). It's an internal "logo" for the business unit, not the entire company. I've tested with a "public" sharepoint and it barfs on displaying the image in the email. That was my first try before reaching out to the community lol.

 

I also tried a regular web content image linking that was not a sharepoint but rather just an internal company page. That didn't work either.

 

Working on @KickingApps latest recommendations this afternoon

Anonymous
Not applicable

I think a lot of the issue is that corporate web security & enterprise O365 security get in the middle when trying to pull web resources using the sendmail function from a powerapp. That was one of the reasons I was trying to use the media of the app as the attachment. It boggles my mind that Microsoft did not include a method to attach existing app media resources into an email when using the sendmail function. A resource that is part of the app itself is not accessible to the app sendmail function? I cannot be the only one trying to do something like this! lol

Anonymous
Not applicable

For example

 

  1. If you add an image to the media of the app
  2. Create a new screen
  3. Go to Insert > Media > Image
  4. Then go to the image on the screen and in the Image attribute of the on screen image set it to the media item ("Logo" in this case), it will display the image on the screen! Woohoo!
  5. If you then Insert > Text > HTML Text
  6. And set the HtmlText attribute to:
    1. "<img src=" & Image & "/>"
  7. The HTML text box will be empty. Even though you are referencing media that is part of the running app and also displaying right on the current screen as well!

 

Yes; I had the same experience. That is why I had to place the photo in a SharePoint list, display the image in the gallery and collect the Image itself from the gallery into another collection.  Have you tried storing in SharePoint and collecting so you get the thumbnails?

Updated - *Oddly, when returning to the email after a couple of days, the image is no longer is present. Only an image placeholder. So, email will send with logo initially. But for some reason, the image is not available within the email after bit of time passes.

Anonymous
Not applicable

@KickingApps Thank you for all your efforts and wisdom! I've settled for not including the logo at this time. I can't afford to work on this solution any longer. I will work on improvements to the app I built probably next year. But for now a text item will have to do. 

 

@Mr-Dang-MSFT thank you as well! 

Helpful resources

Announcements

Community will be READ ONLY July 16th, 5p PDT -July 22nd

Dear Community Members,   We'd like to let you know of an upcoming change to the community platform: starting July 16th, the platform will transition to a READ ONLY mode until July 22nd.   During this period, members will not be able to Kudo, Comment, or Reply to any posts.   On July 22nd, please be on the lookout for a message sent to the email address registered on your community profile. This email is crucial as it will contain your unique code and link to register for the new platform encompassing all of the communities.   What to Expect in the New Community: A more unified experience where all products, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages, will be accessible from one community.Community Blogs that you can syndicate and link to for automatic updates. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition. Stay tuned for the exciting new features and a seamless community experience ahead!

Summer of Solutions | Week 4 Results | Winners will be posted on July 24th

We are excited to announce the Summer of Solutions Challenge!   This challenge is kicking off on Monday, June 17th and will run for (4) weeks.  The challenge is open to all Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio & Power Pages) community members. We invite you to participate in a quest to provide solutions in the Forums to as many questions as you can. Answers can be provided in all the communities.    Entry Period: This Challenge will consist of four weekly Entry Periods as follows (each an “Entry Period”)   - 12:00 a.m. PT on June 17, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on June 23, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on June 24, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on June 30, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on July 1, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on July 7, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on July 8, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on July 14, 2024   Entries will be eligible for the Entry Period in which they are received and will not carryover to subsequent weekly entry periods.  You must enter into each weekly Entry Period separately.   How to Enter: We invite you to participate in a quest to provide "Accepted Solutions" to as many questions as you can. Answers can be provided in all the communities. Users must provide a solution which can be an “Accepted Solution” in the Forums in all of the communities and there are no limits to the number of “Accepted Solutions” that a member can provide for entries in this challenge, but each entry must be substantially unique and different.    Winner Selection and Prizes: At the end of each week, we will list the top ten (10) Community users which will consist of: 5 Community Members & 5 Super Users and they will advance to the final drawing. We will post each week in the News & Announcements the top 10 Solution providers.  At the end of the challenge, we will add all of the top 10 weekly names and enter them into a random drawing.  Then we will randomly select ten (10) winners (5 Community Members & 5 Super Users) from among all eligible entrants received across all weekly Entry Periods to receive the prize listed below. If a winner declines, we will draw again at random for the next winner.  A user will only be able to win once overall. If they are drawn multiple times, another user will be drawn at random.  Individuals will be contacted before the announcement with the opportunity to claim or deny the prize.  Once all of the winners have been notified, we will post in the News & Announcements of each community with the list of winners.   Each winner will receive one (1) Pass to the Power Platform Conference in Las Vegas, Sep. 18-20, 2024 ($1800 value). NOTE: Prize is for conference attendance only and any other costs such as airfare, lodging, transportation, and food are the sole responsibility of the winner. Tickets are not transferable to any other party or to next year’s event.   ** PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RULES for this CHALLENGE**   Week 1 Results: Congratulations to the Week 1 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge. Community MembersNumber of SolutionsSuper UsersNumber of Solutions @anandm08  23 @WarrenBelz  31 @DBO_DV  10 @Amik  19 AmínAA 6 @mmbr1606  12 @rzuber  4 @happyume  7 @Giraldoj  3@ANB 6 (tie)   @SpongYe  6 (tie)     Week 2 Results: Congratulations to the Week 2 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge. Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutions @anandm08  10@WarrenBelz 25 @DBO_DV  6@mmbr1606 14 @AmínAA 4 @Amik  12 @royg  3 @ANB  10 @AllanDeCastro  2 @SunilPashikanti  5 @Michaelfp  2 @FLMike  5 @eduardo_izzo  2   Meekou 2   @rzuber  2   @Velegandla  2     @PowerPlatform-P  2   @Micaiah  2     Week 3 Results: Congratulations to the Week 3 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge.   Week 3:Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsPower Apps anandm0861WarrenBelz86DBO_DV25Amik66Michaelfp13mmbr160647Giraldoj13FLMike31AmínAA13SpongYe27     Week 4 Results: Congratulations to the Week 4 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge.   Week 4:Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsPower Apps DBO-DV21WarranBelz26Giraldoj7mmbr160618Muzammmil_0695067Amik14samfawzi_acml6FLMike12tzuber6ANB8   SunilPashikanti8

Check Out | 2024 Release Wave 2 Plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform

On July 16, 2024, we published the 2024 release wave 2 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform. These plans are a compilation of the new capabilities planned to be released between October 2024 to March 2025. This release introduces a wealth of new features designed to enhance customer understanding and improve overall user experience, showcasing our dedication to driving digital transformation for our customers and partners.    The upcoming wave is centered around utilizing advanced AI and Microsoft Copilot technologies to enhance user productivity and streamline operations across diverse business applications. These enhancements include intelligent automation, AI-powered insights, and immersive user experiences that are designed to break down barriers between data, insights, and individuals. Watch a summary of the release highlights.    Discover the latest features that empower organizations to operate more efficiently and adaptively. From AI-driven sales insights and customer service enhancements to predictive analytics in supply chain management and autonomous financial processes, the new capabilities enable businesses to proactively address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.    

Updates to Transitions in the Power Platform Communities

We're embarking on a journey to enhance your experience by transitioning to a new community platform. Our team has been diligently working to create a fresh community site, leveraging the very Dynamics 365 and Power Platform tools our community advocates for.  We started this journey with transitioning Copilot Studio forums and blogs in June. The move marks the beginning of a new chapter, and we're eager for you to be a part of it. The rest of the Power Platform product sites will be moving over this summer.   Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the launch. We can't wait to welcome you to our new community space, designed with you in mind. Let's connect, learn, and grow together.   Here's to new beginnings and endless possibilities!   If you have any questions, observations or concerns throughout this process please go to https://aka.ms/PPCommSupport.   To stay up to date on the latest details of this migration and other important Community updates subscribe to our News and Announcements forums: Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages

Users online (1,127)