Day: October 1, 2024

New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 2: Transform Scripting Using AI-Driven Natural Language

Ian Grieve3 minute read0 comment

Power AutomateThis post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 2 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 2.

The 4th of the new functionality in the Copilot for Power Automate section is transform scripting using AI-driven natural language.

You can enhance efficiency and save valuable time and resources by using natural language and AI to generate the code in the scripting actions in Power Automate for desktop. This added capability allows you to describe your desired scripts and have AI automatically generate the necessary code for you. By doing so, you can streamline your flows automation and reduce the time and the effort required to write code for simple tasks, such as running PowerShell, VB, CMD scripts or executing SQL statements.

Enabled for: Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically
Public Preview:  Nov 12, 2023
General Availability: Nov 2024

Feature Details

Natural language to Code is a new AI capability that we are adding in Power Automate for desktop that allows you to quickly generate code that is used in the scripting actions by just describing it. This feature is available in the “Run PowerShell,” “Run VBScript,” “Run DOS command,” “Run Python,” and “Run JavaScript” actions. You can simply describe what you want to achieve, and the tool will generate the script for you. This feature makes it easy for users who are not familiar with scripting languages to automate their tasks.

Geographic areas

This feature will be released into the following Microsoft Azure geographic areas:

  • Germany
  • Norway
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • Switzerland
  • United Arab Emirates
  • US GCC
  • US GCC High
  • United States
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • India
  • Japan
  • France
  • Korea

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New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 2
Use Generative AI To Achieve A Process In AI Flows
Create Power Automate Flows In Excel
Run A Cloud Flow For More Than 30 Days Per Invocation
Be More Productive With Power Automate And Excel Desktop
Use Workflows On Calendar Events In Teams and Outlook
Monitor Performance For Cloud and Desktop Flow Activities In Automation Center
Connect To Other Environments From The Microsoft Dataverse Connector
Create A Flow On a File In Teams
Create And Edit Expressions With Copilot
Use Copilot To Analyze Automation Activity
Generate Flow Description Using AI
Automate With Ease Using The AI Recorder
Transform Scripting Using AI-Driven Natural Language
Maximize Your Productivity With Generative Answers
Use Natural Language To Create A Flow In Teams
Use Cyberark Credentials In Desktop Flow Connections
Monitor, Manage Your Automations And Related Assets
Use Copilot To Analyze Cloud Flow Runs
Use Copilot To Analyze Desktop Flow Runs
Use Copilot To Analyze Work Queue Data
Use Copilot To Ask Power Automate Product Questions
Self-Heal UI And Browser Automation Actions at Execution With AI
Power Fx Integration With Power Automate For Desktop
Use Machine To Credential Mapping In Desktop Flow Connections
Connect Your Own Virtual Network With Hosted Machine Group
Scale Faster With Process Mining Thin Client App

New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 2: Automate With Ease Using The AI Recorder

Ian Grieve3 minute read0 comment

Power AutomateThis post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 2 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 2.

The 3rd of the new functionality in the Copilot for Power Automate section is automate with ease using the AI Recorder.

The AI Recorder in Power Automate for desktop revolutionizes task automation by allowing users to simply record and explain their tasks using their voice and showing a task. This intuitive feature not only saves time but also leads to improved productivity and streamlined operations for businesses.

Enabled for: Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically
Public Preview:  Sep 2, 2024
General Availability: Mar 2025

Feature Details

The AI Recorder leverages cutting-edge Generative AI to interpret voice, mouse movements, and screen sharing to create a desktop flow. It’s like having a digital assistant that understands your process and automates it for you, making it an invaluable tool for any user looking to build automations.

Geographic areas

This feature will be released into the following Microsoft Azure geographic areas:

  • Germany
  • Norway
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • Switzerland
  • United Arab Emirates
  • US GCC
  • US GCC High
  • United States
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • India
  • Japan
  • France
  • Korea

Click to show/hide the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 2 Series Index

New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 2
Use Generative AI To Achieve A Process In AI Flows
Create Power Automate Flows In Excel
Run A Cloud Flow For More Than 30 Days Per Invocation
Be More Productive With Power Automate And Excel Desktop
Use Workflows On Calendar Events In Teams and Outlook
Monitor Performance For Cloud and Desktop Flow Activities In Automation Center
Connect To Other Environments From The Microsoft Dataverse Connector
Create A Flow On a File In Teams
Create And Edit Expressions With Copilot
Use Copilot To Analyze Automation Activity
Generate Flow Description Using AI
Automate With Ease Using The AI Recorder
Transform Scripting Using AI-Driven Natural Language
Maximize Your Productivity With Generative Answers
Use Natural Language To Create A Flow In Teams
Use Cyberark Credentials In Desktop Flow Connections
Monitor, Manage Your Automations And Related Assets
Use Copilot To Analyze Cloud Flow Runs
Use Copilot To Analyze Desktop Flow Runs
Use Copilot To Analyze Work Queue Data
Use Copilot To Ask Power Automate Product Questions
Self-Heal UI And Browser Automation Actions at Execution With AI
Power Fx Integration With Power Automate For Desktop
Use Machine To Credential Mapping In Desktop Flow Connections
Connect Your Own Virtual Network With Hosted Machine Group
Scale Faster With Process Mining Thin Client App

In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Power Automate Actions), how do I… Use the “Get an Image, File or Document V3” Action

Ian Grieve3 minute read0 comment

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralThis article is part of the In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Power Automate Actions), how do I… series, a sub-series of the In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Power Automate), how do I… series and of the wider In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, how do I… series which I am posting as I familiarise myself with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

There are a number of actions available in Power Automate for Business Central which allow specific actions against the data of Business Central to be performed from within Power Automate.

The 11th action which is available is the Get an image, file or document (V3) one which allows you to extract an mage, file or document from Business Central. This could be useful for things like extracting PDFs of invoices to OneDrive or SharePoint.

Within a flow, click the add action button; search for Business Central and select the Business Central icon (make sure you select the SaaS one, which is a dark colour instead of the on-premises one which is mainly white):

Choose an action dialog with Business Central in the search results

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