Impact of rename Data source

[azeesdinu]

I have SharePoint custom list with integrated PowerApps screen. My custom list name is "Pre Change List", I wanted to rename like "Change List". I wanted to know impact of changing the display name. Since the Data source created by default with "Pre Change List". PowerApps will automatically updated the data source name If I rename the SharePoint list ? or it will throw error in all the reference. How do I take the backup before doing this changes. I’m not able to see the export button since this PowerApps is customization done using integration method not canvas app.

[RezaDorrani]

Hi @azeesdinu 

I dont believe renaming a list make any change to the list form customization since the internal list name would still continue to be the first name given

it is a just the display name of the list that gets updated

May be if you update the internal name of the list (uisng PowerShell) - it may impact the App

But renaming should not make any changes

Regards,

Reza Dorrani

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[azeesdinu]

Hi RezaDorrani, 

Thanks for your reply. 

My SharePointForm1 data source is referred  display name only. Also controls like (Choice fields) inside the form is having display name as reference 

Choices('Pre Change List'.'Status')

[yashag2255 · Accepted solution]

Hi @azeesdinu 

If you will update the name of the list, you might want to recreate the connection and in case of edit form, you can re-select the newly created connection, but apart from that, you need to make the changes individually on the independent controls. 

Regrading, taking the backup of the application, you can create a new app using "Save As" in the powerapps editor, and create a copy.

If you wish to export the app, you can do that export that as an .msapp file from the Apps home page, select the Export option.

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[rahulweb]

Hi Reza - If I rename the Hub - Site collection, will that affect the existing Canvas - PowerApps ?