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AmyF
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Helper IV

How to access alphabetic Name on sharepoint list within PowerApp

I am attempting to put a SharePoint document library folder into a gallery.  When I view the SharePoint directory from SharePoint the Name and Title fields are alphabetic and look fine  (ie: "Sahara Inc" ).  But from within PowerApps I see numbers in these fields, not the alphabetic name (211123 or 211124  - these are in sequence).   YET, when I choose to "Edit" the data on that connector, it simply brings me to the list where I see the alphabetic names, so I know I'm referencing the correct directory as data source.   The directory (data source) has a URL that ends like this:  .../Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx

The reason I share the url is because I'm not sure it's actually just a list with the word Forms in there.   (newbie to SharePoint (and PA)) I'm still trying to understand the differences between lists, libraries, views, etc...) 

 

So, how can I get this into a gallery with the Alphabetic "Name" showing and not the numeric "code"  I have to match on that name but am unable to do so.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions and solutions.

Cheers

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cha_cha
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Super User

Hi @AmyF 

 

Glad you are progressing with your case. Hopefully, you get to figure out a solution to your issue. If ever you manage to get the alphabetic name of the files within the file's meta information, you can always use Power Automate to do the bulk renaming of your folder. 

 

For reference: https://www.enjoysharepoint.com/power-automate-rename-file/


 
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bistek.space   @charv3n    @BisTekSpace 

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AmyF
Helper IV
Helper IV

sorry the title is incorrect for this, I don't know how to edit or delete it.

cha_cha
Super User
Super User

Hello @AmyF 

 

Would it be possible for you to screenshot the screen/gallery you are talking about just to ensure we are on the same page? Please don't forget to blur any sensitive info.


 
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bistek.space   @charv3n    @BisTekSpace 

I'll get a graphic up soon, I accidentally marked this as solved can I unmark it as solved?  Or should I post a new question?

cha_cha
Super User
Super User

It's alright, you can keep this question. Just look for the options of that accepted solution and you should have to option to undo accepting it as a solution:

cha_cha_0-1679050143195.png

 


 
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bistek.space   @charv3n    @BisTekSpace 

Hey thanks for that, I unmarked it.  

graphic attached

 

cha_cha
Super User
Super User

Hello @AmyF 

 

On the Gallery, update the Text property of the label that you want to display with Filename or Foldercode with this code:

If(IsBlank(ThisItem.Title),ThisItem.'File name with extension',ThisItem.Title)

cha_cha_0-1679051723713.png

 

Then on the Item property of the gallery, please use this code:

SortByColumns(Documents,"Title",SortOrder.Ascending,"{FilenameWithExtension}",SortOrder.Ascending)

cha_cha_1-1679051898836.png

 


 
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bistek.space   @charv3n    @BisTekSpace 

cha-cha, 

Will that work if the File Name With Extension is the same number as Name and Title?  see attached  in your example are you expecting File Name With Extension to have an alphabetic value?  or is there some "magical" conversion of that number into its the alphabetic name?  

cha_cha
Super User
Super User

Hi Amy,

 

I was wondering if these numbers are actual files at the deep end of the library. I've been checking a couple of docu libraries on my environment but it looks FileNamesWithExtension should show the actual file names of the files which could mean that there might be files on that Shared folder that are named with numbers.

 

Just to see that we got our folders shown similar to the screenshot, can you please check what will be the output of having the code below in the Items property of the gallery?

Filter(Documents,IsFolder)

cha_cha_0-1679053524163.png

 


 
Just in case my answer helped you solve your problem, please mark/accept this as a SOLUTION This helps community members if they experience a similar issue in the future.

 
bistek.space   @charv3n    @BisTekSpace 

Hi cha-cha,

I did that and got a delegation warning about large datasets.  BTW every item in this folder is a directory, when I display IsFolder as one of the items, it's true in every case.   No where do I see any reference to the alphabetic name in the collection.  Only the number which is in several fields including the URLs.  I was under the impression that all items in SharePoint like this were actually numbers underneath because otherwise you'd have a hard time changing column names.   But, I assumed I'd see that text string somewhere in the underlying fields.  Where is this name maintained?  Is there a cross reference table in the admin background??? I'm not an admin, btw (lol, like you couldn't tell).  😄 

Totally appreciate you, cha-cha, for sticking with me through this. 

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