How to Create a Custom Progress Bar in PowerApps Without Using the Template

Learn how to create a custom progress bar in PowerApps from scratch without relying on pre-built templates. This guide is perfect for both model-driven and canvas apps users.
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How to Create a Custom Progress Bar in PowerApps Without Using the Template

Creating a custom progress bar in PowerApps can significantly enhance user experience by providing a visual representation of task completion or progress. Whether you are working with model-driven or canvas apps, developing a custom progress bar can be a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the steps to create a custom progress bar in PowerApps without using any templates.

Step-by-Step Guide

Initialize Variables
Begin by initializing necessary variables in your PowerApps. These variables will hold the progress value:

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Draw the Progress Bar Container
Next, draw a Rectangle control to serve as the background of the progress bar:

Insert > Shapes > Rectangle

Set the Width and Height to your desired dimensions.

Set the Fill color to your preferred background color.

Draw the Progress Indicator
Now, add another Rectangle control over the first one, which will act as the progress indicator:

Insert > Shapes > Rectangle

Set the X position and Y position to match the background rectangle.

Bind the Width of this rectangle to the progress variable:

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Choose a distinct Fill color to differentiate from the background.

Update Progress Value
To dynamically update the progress bar, create a button or action that increments the progressValue:

Insert > Button

Set the OnSelect property of the button:

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You can customize the increment value according to your needs.

Optional: Add Text Label
To make your progress bar more informative, add a text label that displays the current progress percentage:

Insert > Label

Set the text property to:

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Testing and Final Adjustments
Finally, run your PowerApp and test the progress bar to ensure it updates correctly as per user actions. Fine-tune the dimensions, colors, and increments until you're satisfied with the result.

By following these steps, you can create a customizable and functional progress bar in PowerApps without relying on pre-built templates. Whether your application is model-driven or canvas-based, this method offers flexibility and control over how your progress indicators look and function.
Creating a custom progress bar can greatly improve the user interface and user experience within your PowerApps application. Feel free to explore and customize each step to fit your specific needs.

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