Get preview features early with the Dataverse accelerator (preview)

[This topic is pre-release documentation and is subject to change.]

The Microsoft Dataverse accelerator is a model-driven application that provides access to select preview features and tooling related to Dataverse development. The featured set of capabilities include early prototype experiences that represent backlog features scheduled to be in the native platform and tools for enriching Dataverse development for makers, delivered in a convenient and accessible web application built with low-code.

While preview features shouldn't be used in production instances, the accelerator offers the opportunity to proactively evaluate, share feedback, and prepare for integration. Using features available with the Dataverse accelerator helps you leverage cutting-edge capabilities to enhance productivity, optimize Dataverse processes, and maintain a competitive edge in Power Platform.

Important

• This is a preview feature.
• Preview features aren’t meant for production use and might have restricted functionality. These features are available before an official release so that customers can get early access and provide feedback.

The Dataverse accelerator interface adheres to the same UX and accessibility standards as any Microsoft Power Platform experience. Furthermore, it serves as a demonstration of our platform's powerful low-code capability to ship enterprise-grade applications.

Features available with the Dataverse accelerator

Feature	Description
Low-code plug-ins	Reusable, real-time workflows that execute a specific set of commands within Dataverse. Low-code plug-ins run server-side and are triggered by personalized event handlers, defined in Power Fx. For more information about how to use this feature, go to Low-code plug-ins.
Plug-in monitor	A modern interface to surface the existing plug-in trace log table in Dataverse environments, designed for developing and debugging Dataverse plug-ins and custom APIs. For more information about how to use this feature, go to Plug-in monitor.
API playground	A preauthenticated software testing tool that helps makers quickly and conveniently interact with the Dataverse Web API. For more information about how to use this feature, go to API playground.

Note

If all features aren't available in the Dataverse accelerator app, update the app. More information: update the Dataverse accelerator app.

Play the Dataverse accelerator

Play the Dataverse accelerator app in any environment where it's installed.

The app is automatically available in all new Microsoft Dataverse environments. If your environment doesn't already have it, you can install the Dataverse accelerator.

The app appears in two places:

1. In Power Apps, select Apps

   

2. On the Power Apps or Dynamics 365 home page.

   

When you play the Dataverse accelerator, features are displayed in the accelerator that you can try out.

Prerequisites to run the Dataverse accelerator

You must have the following privileges in your Dataverse environment:

• Security role: System customizer.
• App-level access to the Dataverse accelerator model driven app, such as system customizer or direct access from a security role.

Prerequisites for managing the app

You must have the following security role assignment and your Dataverse environment must be the same or later than the minimum version:

• Security role: You must have the system administrator security role in the environment.

• A Dataverse environment with minimum database (DB) version of 9.2.22122.00148. Check the database version:

  • In the Power Platform admin center select Manage > Environments, and then select the environment you want. Select Detailed view, and under Version the version is displayed.
  • By using the RetrieveVersion function with your browser. Type https://<your org>.<your region code>.dynamics.com/api/data/v9.2/RetrieveVersion in your browser address bar and view the JSON returned.

Install or update the Dataverse accelerator

If the Dataverse accelerator isn't already installed or if you want to install the latest version, Power Platform admins should follow these steps:

1. In the Power Platform admin center, select Manage > Environments, select the environment you want, and then select Resources > Dynamics 365 apps on the command bar. If you're using the earlier version of the admin center, expand Resources, and then select Dynamics 365 apps.
2. Find Dataverse Accelerator in the list.
   • If Update available appears next to the Dataverse Accelerator, select the app and then select Update.
   • Otherwise, select Install app, select Dataverse Accelerator in the list, and then select Next.
3. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the app or apply the update.

Uninstall the Dataverse accelerator

You can delete the Dataverse accelerator app from an environment using Power Platform CLI.

Note

Deleting the Dataverse accelerator app doesn't delete all underlying capabilities presented in the app. The app provides a modern shell to the underlying platform API.

Using Power Platform CLI, connect to the target environment and execute the three solution delete commands here:

pac solution delete --solution-name msdyn_DataverseAcceleratorApp
pac solution delete --solution-name DataverseAccelerator
pac solution delete --solution-name DataverseAccelerator_Anchor

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is Dataverse accelerator?

Dataverse accelerator is a toolkit designed to expedite the development process within the Dataverse environment. It provides capabilities designed to help makers get more out of Dataverse by providing modern experiences for new and existing Dataverse features.

Who can use Dataverse accelerator?

Members of the system customizer security role have access to the app and underlying features. A custom security role can also be assigned to a user by the environment's system admin with similar privileges if desired.

What are the key benefits of using Dataverse accelerator?

Dataverse accelerator offers experimental and preview features that are designed to enhance or accelerate development in certain areas of Dataverse capabilities. Although in preview, accessing these features earlier in development can help you stay competitive and know about features coming in the native platform.

Is Dataverse accelerator compatible with my existing Dataverse environment?

Yes, Dataverse accelerator is compatible with existing Power Platform environments that have a Dataverse database enabled. It can be installed into your environment to enhance development capabilities without disrupting ongoing operations.

How do I install Dataverse Accelerator?

Follow the install instructions of this article to install the Dataverse accelerator, which points to the documentation for installing any Dynamics 365 app in a Dataverse environment.

If I don't want the Dataverse accelerator installed in my environment, can I delete it?

Yes, you can remove any instance of the Dataverse accelerator from an environment. To remove the Dataverse accelerator from your environment, follow the delete instructions of this article.

Can I customize Dataverse accelerator components to fit my specific requirements?

The Dataverse Accelerator app provides an experience on top of existing capabilities available in Dataverse by default. Several settings related to the experiences provided in the app are surfaced, and are based on and limited to the context of the respective features. However, don't customize any of the managed solution components.

Is there a cost associated with using Dataverse accelerator?

The features available in the Dataverse accelerator are available at no additional cost for users with appropriate licenses for Power Platform and Dataverse. However, additional costs might apply for storage capacity utilized by some of the features.

Where can I find support and resources for Dataverse accelerator?

See the section on contacting help and support for instructions on getting support either with the features in the Dataverse accelerator, or if you encounter problems using the Dataverse accelerator application.

How often is Dataverse accelerator updated?

Dataverse accelerator is regularly updated to incorporate new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Major updates are announced based on the individual features, and are indicated in the feature details, which are available in the app itself, release notes, and blog posts.

Contacting help and support

For issues with the Dataverse accelerator solution installation or with features, such as low-code plug-ins errors, use the help + support experience and include the following information:

• Problem type: Dataverse Web API and SDK
• Problem subtype: Accelerator kit for Dataverse

Limitations and known issues

The Dataverse accelerator isn't available in GCC or GCC High environments.