Try ShortPoint nowWant 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.
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:
Close the Toolbox:
Select the ShortPoint web part and click the 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:
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:
Step 4: Connect to Microsoft Graph API
Go to the Connect 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.
Step 5: Use the All Items in My Root Drive Use Case
Search for All Items in My Root Drive and select it:
Then, click Run Query:
Click Connect:
Step 6: Map Items
Go to the Items tab:
Delete default content:
Use the link icon to map the properties you want to be displayed:
You can map any property you want. In our case, we used the following properties:
- #name in the Title field - shows the names of the files as the titles.
- #createdDateTime in the Subtitle field - shows the date and time the files were created.
- #webURL in the Link field - redirects to the actual files when clicked.
(Optional) If you are using a File List, write the file type of your documents:
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:
Click Update to apply your changes:
NOTEThe files shown will vary, depending on the user viewing the page.
Select the eye icon to see your page in real time:
Once satisfied, click Save:
Amazing! Your users can now access their files right on your SharePoint page.
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