We have many data types available in Dataverse. One of the Data types is Choice. This blog will discuss the global choice vs. Local choice field when using PowerApps.
Global vs. Local
- Yes means Global Choice, which can be used in multiple tables. It will be updated or referenced if you update one place.
- No means Local Choice, which can be used in one table.
The behavior is slightly different when using power apps, depending upon if you set ‘Sync with global choice’ to Yes or No.
Choice Field Setup
Local Choice
Global Choice
Items Property
Local Choice Field
Choices(‘Data Verse Choice Column Name (Table Plural Name)’)
Client Type Local – Choice Field Name
Accounts – Data Verse Table Name in Plural
Global Choice Field
Choices(Global Choice Name)
Where to Find Global Choice Field
- Go to the Environment
- Click Choices
- Select the Choice Field
Get or Retrieve Value (Both Same)
ComboBoxName.Selected.Value
Compare (Syntax with Example)
Compare the selected value with the Choice field
Local Choice Field
ComboBoxName.Selected.Value = ‘Local Choice Field Name(Table Plural Name)’.CompareValue
Global Choice Field
ComboBoxName.Selected.Value = ‘Global Choice Field Name’.CompareValue
