Power Automate User Group March 2026
bbdevdays and Power Platform Workshop Announcements: Gabriela informed the group about the opening of registration for bbdevdays, a developer-focused virtual conference, and upcoming in-person Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals workshops in various cities, encouraging participants to join and build skills.
Blackbaud API Updates and New Features: Gabriela provided updates on new and preview APIs for membership, volunteer, constituent, and opportunity management, including enhancements to endpoints and upcoming features for payment and Power BI connectors.
API Call Limits and Flow Runtime Discussion: Christopher raised questions about API call limits in Power Automate flows, with Austen and Glen clarifying that using the Microsoft Power Platform app from the Blackbaud Marketplace leverages Blackbaud's API call limits rather than the user’s and explaining runtime expectations for large data volumes.
Action Attachments Flow Troubleshooting: Christopher sought help with a Power Automate flow handling action attachments, and Ashley guided him through restructuring the flow to correctly loop through actions and append relevant data, addressing issues with output and runtime.
Compose vs. Variable Usage in Power Automate: Morgan asked about the difference between using compose actions and variables in Power Automate, with Austen, Glen, and Kevin providing practical guidance and sharing their approaches, emphasizing use case and flow design considerations.
Copying Scopes Between Power Automate Flows: Morgan inquired about copying scopes between flows, and Glen demonstrated the process, explaining benefits and limitations, with Hallie adding insights about differences between classic and newer Power Automate versions.
Updating Custom Fields via Power Automate: Sarah asked whether Power Automate can add or update custom fields, descriptions, and dates for Raiser's Edge event registration, with Kevin, Austen, and Hallie confirming it is possible using constituent connectors and relevant APIs.
Power BI and SharePoint Site Connection Issue: Vanessa asked about connecting Power BI and Power Automate to the same SharePoint site, with Hallie sharing troubleshooting steps and offering direct assistance for resolving path and site recognition issues.
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