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How to Show All the Files in Your OneDrive

NOTEThis feature will be released in version 8.6.0.0 for SharePoint Online and is not currently available.

Want to show all the files from your users' OneDrive? The Microsoft Graph API connection makes this a piece of cake! Your users will absolutely love having quick access to all their important documents right where they need them. Just use the "All Items in My Root Drive" use case. We've created a simple step-by-step tutorial below that'll walk you through the whole setup process.


sample list of OneDrive files


NOTEThe files shown will vary, depending on the user viewing the page.

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Prerequisites

  • You must have ShortPoint SPFx version 8.6.0.0 and up installed on your SharePoint environment.
  • You must be a ShortPoint Designer with an active license.
  • You must have the Microsoft Graph API connection enabled. Go to How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections to learn how.
  • You must authorize the necessary permissions (Files.Read.All and Sites.Read.All) in the API access page. To check, go to your SharePoint Admin Center > Advanced > API access.
  • You must have the Design Element you want to use to connect on your SharePoint page. For best results, we recommend using Design Elements that allow listing of multiple items (e.g. Icon List, Image List, Simple List, etc.).

Step-by-step Tutorial

Follow the steps below to get started:


Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint Web Part

Go to the SharePoint page you want to use and click Edit:


Edit


Close the Toolbox:


close icon


Select the ShortPoint web part and click the Edit Properties icon:


Edit properties icon


Step 2: Switch to Grid Mode


NOTEShortPoint Connect is currently only available in Grid Mode.


Click the Switch to Grid Mode icon:


switch to grid mode


Step 3: Edit the Design Element


NOTEYou can use any Design Element you want. For best results, we recommend using Design Elements that allow listing of multiple items (e.g. Icon List, Image List, Simple List, etc.). For this guide, we’ll use File List.


Click the cogwheel icon of the Design Element you’ll use:


cogwheel icon


Step 4: Connect to Microsoft Graph API

Go to the Connect tab:


content tab


Select Microsoft Graph API:


NOTEYou need to enable the Microsoft Graph API connection before using it. Learn more about it in How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections.


Microsoft Graph API


Step 5: Use the All Items in My Root Drive Use Case

Search for All Items in My Root Drive and select it:


All Items in My Root Drive


Then, click Run Query:


Run Query


Click Connect:


Connect


Step 6: Map Items

Go to the Items tab:


items tab


Delete default content:


delete default content


Use the link icon to map the properties you want to be displayed:


link icon


You can map any property you want. In our case, we used the following properties:

  1. #name in the Title field - shows the names of the files as the titles.
  2. #createdDateTime in the Subtitle field - shows the date and time the files were created.
  3. #webURL in the Link field - redirects to the actual files when clicked.


map items


(Optional) If you are using a File List, write the file type of your documents:


File Type


NOTECheck out ShortPoint Connect: Basic Tutorial to learn more about mapping properties.

Step 7: Save

Click Preview to see how the Design Element will look:


Preview


Click Update to apply your changes:


Update


NOTEThe files shown will vary, depending on the user viewing the page.


Select the eye icon to see your page in real time:


eye icon


Once satisfied, click Save:


Save


Amazing! Your users can now access their files right on your SharePoint page.


TIPDrowning in an endless sea of files? The Search & Filter Toolbar is about to become your users' new favorite feature! It's amazing how quickly they'll be able to search, sort, and filter through everything to find exactly what they're looking for, no more endless scrolling! Want to get this awesome tool up and running? Just hop over to Getting Started: The Basics of the Search & Filter Toolbar. 

seach & filter toolbar

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