How can we use the Read only Subgrid in Model driven app?

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How can we use the Read only Subgrid in Model driven app?

Siva Pitchai 0

I know that read only sub-grid got depreciated. Refer the link here (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/model-driven-apps/power-apps-grid-control)

Now, how can we disable the "+ New table name" option in sub-grid. Not using security role.

I wanted to place a sub-grid in 2 places for same entity. one sub-grid would be read and write (user can add new records by click "+") whereas in another sub-grid user cannot see "+ new table name" option

How can we achieve it in model driven app OOTB?

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Answer 1

The legacy read-only grid and the Power Apps read-only grid are deprecated and are being replaced by the unified Power Apps grid control, which can be configured as read-only or editable per grid instance.

To achieve different behaviors for two subgrids on the same table using out-of-the-box capabilities:

Configure the table’s grid control
1. In Power Apps, go to Solutions and open the solution.
2. Open the table and go to the Controls tab.
3. Ensure the Power Apps grid control is selected as the grid control for the table, since this is the modern, supported grid.
Add two subgrids to the form
1. Open the form in the form designer.
2. Add the first subgrid for the table (this will be the editable one).
3. Add the second subgrid for the same table (this will be the read-only one).
Configure each subgrid’s control behavior
1. For each subgrid, open Change Properties → Controls.
2. Ensure the Power Apps grid control is selected for that subgrid.
3. For the subgrid that should allow creating records, configure the grid control properties so it is editable (inline editing enabled). This subgrid will show the + New behavior.
4. For the subgrid that should be read-only, configure the grid control properties so it remains read-only. In a read-only configuration, users can view and open records but cannot edit or add new ones, and the create option is not exposed from that grid.

Because grid behavior is configured per subgrid via the selected control and its properties, the same table can appear as editable in one subgrid and read-only in another without relying on security roles.

Note: The older Power Apps read-only grid and Editable grid controls are deprecated and should be replaced with the Power Apps grid control, which supports both read-only and editable scenarios in a single control.

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Answer 2

Hi @Siva Pitchai

Thank you for sharing your concern.

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