Exporting and Importing Non-Solution Flows

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What indicates that there's a comment in the ACTION column?

  • A red circle
  • An asterisk
  • Quotation marks (correct)
  • A checkmark

The Upload button reads 'Uploading' when the upload is complete.

False (B)

What should you select to start downloading your package?

Export

To import a flow, you will need the downloaded __________ file.

<p>zip</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their corresponding descriptions:

<p>Select Save = Saves your current settings Select Import = Begins the importing process Select Upload = Uploads your .zip file Select Create as New = Creates a new flow from the imported package</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the file format of the packages used to export and import non-solution flows?

<p>.zip (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Only the owner or co-owner of a flow can import the flow to another environment.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be enabled in the browser to export and import non-solution flows?

<p>third party cookies</p> Signup and view all the answers

To import a flow, the user must have the ______ role in the destination environment.

<p>Environment Maker</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their descriptions when exporting a flow:

<p>Create as new = The flow is created as a new flow in the environment. Update = The existing flow in the environment is updated. Export = The flow is packaged for transfer. Save = Finalizes the export process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is NOT part of exporting a flow?

<p>Create a new environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flow packages can be used with Dataverse solution packages.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be configured under the 'Review Package Content' heading during the export process?

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Flashcards

Import a flow

The process of adding a previously saved set of flow elements to your instance.

Package

A container that holds all the components of a flow in a specific order for easy transfer.

Import Setup

A method to add new flow elements to your instance, either by creating new ones or updating existing elements.

Create as New or Update

The option to choose whether you want to create a completely new flow from the imported package or update an existing one.

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Import

The button that initiates the process of adding the selected flow elements to your instance.

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Flow Package

A collection of a flow and its dependent resources, packaged for easy transfer between environments.

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Export/Import a Flow Package

Allows you to move a flow from one environment to another by exporting it as a package and importing it into the target environment.

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Destination Environment

The environment where the flow package will be imported.

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Environment Maker

A user with permissions to create, modify, and delete flows in the destination environment.

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Import a Flow Package

The process of transferring the flow package from the source environment to the destination environment.

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Flow Package Incompatibility

A flow package is incompatible with Dataverse solution packages.

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Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

A way to manage applications throughout their lifecycle, including development, testing, and deployment.

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Solution

A collection of related components, such as entities, flows, and customizations, that are bundled together for convenient deployment.

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Study Notes

Exporting and Importing Non-Solution Flows

  • Non-solution flows can be exported and imported using .zip packages.
  • This allows transferring a flow from one environment to another.
  • Alternative methods include using solutions or copying environments.
  • Third-party cookies must be enabled for export/import.

Package Contents

  • The exported package includes the flow and its dependent resources.
  • Import options:
    • "Create as new" — creates a new flow in the destination environment.
    • "Update" — updates an existing flow in the destination environment.

Permissions

  • Only flow owners/co-owners can export flows.
  • An Environment Maker is needed to import into the destination environment.

Exporting a Flow

  • Sign in to Power Automate.
  • Navigate to My Flows > Cloud flows.
  • Select the flow to export.
  • Select "Export" -> "Package (.zip)".
  • Enter a package name and description.
  • (Optional)Configure package options (e.g. "Create as New" or "Update").
  • (Optional)Add comments to the Package.
  • Select "Export" to download the package (.zip).

Importing a Flow

  • Navigate to My Flows.
  • Select "Import"->"Import Package (Legacy)".
  • Select "Upload", choose the .zip file, and select "Open."
  • Configure import settings:
    • Select "Create as new" or "Update" for each row in the import details.
  • Select "Save."
  • Configure any required settings under the "Related Resources" section.
  • Select "Import" once all settings are configured.

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