📝 TL;DR
Are you battling a chaotic workspace littered with outdated test apps and flows? Don’t worry! We’ve got your back with a step-by-step guide to efficiently eliminate solutions and declutter your workspace.
💡 Challenge
Are you battling a chaotic workspace littered with outdated test apps and flows? Don’t worry! We’ve got your back with a step-by-step guide to efficiently eliminate solutions and declutter your workspace.
✅ Solution
Our method ensures you can remove a bulk of apps or flows, especially test ones, by gathering them in a solution and applying the following steps for a tidier and more organized workspace.
🔧 How It’s Done
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Verify there are no dependencies from other solutions, including connection references.
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Export your solution as a managed solution.
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Delete the unmanaged solution (all elements will remain in your environment).
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Re-import the managed solution.
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Delete the managed solution, which will then remove all old elements.
🎉 Result
By following this process, you can effectively clear out all those unnecessary test apps and flows from your workspace, leading to a more streamlined and efficient working environment.
🌟 Key Advantages
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Efficient cleanup of large numbers of apps or flows.
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Maintains a neat and organized workspace.
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Ensures all elements are removed without leaving residuals.
🎥 Video Tutorial
🛠️ FAQ
1. Can I recover apps or flows after deleting a managed solution?
No, deleting a managed solution permanently removes all components. Always backup or export important items before deletion.
2. What happens to data stored in Dataverse tables when I delete apps?
App deletion doesn’t affect underlying Dataverse data. However, deleting solution components may remove custom tables and their data.
3. Can I selectively delete some apps while keeping others in the same solution?
No, solution deletion is all-or-nothing. To keep some items, remove them from the solution before deletion or create separate solutions.
Marcel Lehmann
Microsoft MVP
