View the file with the PDF viewer control Here are a few, using the example in the previous section. You can use the generated PDF file in many ways. You can pass the entire screen, as in our example, or enter more parameters to specify a container or gallery to limit the content to pass. The PDF function can only target the screen that's currently visible. The following section suggests a few ways to work with the PDF file in your app. The PDF file is generated and stored in memory for future use. Play the app and select the button you added. Replace it with the name of a screen in your app. In this example, we're targeting the screen SubmitInspectionScreen to generate a PDF file from the contents of our sample app's Inspection screen. Enter the formula: PDF(SubmitInspectionScreen) In the button's OnSelect property, add the PDF function and enter the target of the function as a parameter. Select an existing button or add a new button to your canvas app. You can also use the PDF function in OnVisible, OnHidden, or any other behavior property. In the following example, we use the PDF function in the OnSelect property of a button to generate a PDF file.

Use the PDF function to generate a PDF file On the Experimental tab, turn on PDF function. In Power Apps Studio, on the command bar, select Settings. Sign in to Power Apps and create a canvas app or open an existing app. To use it in your apps, you need to turn it on manually. Since the PDF function is an experimental feature, it's turned off by default.

Send your feedback in the Power Apps experimental features community forum.

As an experimental feature, it's disabled by default.

You must turn on the PDF function in Settings > Upcoming features > Experimental.Understand experimental, preview, and retired features in canvas apps. These features are available before an official release so that customers can get early access and provide feedback. Experimental features aren't meant for production use and may have restricted functionality.

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