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# Intro | ||
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This is a Microsoft Dataverse Virtual Entity Data Provider that just forwards all requests to another entity in the same enviroment aka Loopback. | ||
This is a custom Microsoft Dataverse [Virtual Table Data Provider](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/developer/data-platform/virtual-entities/get-started-ve) plugin that just forwards all requests to another entity in the same enviroment aka a loop back data provider. | ||
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Might be useful if you want to convert a virtual entity into a real entity, or as a sample. | ||
Might be useful if you want to convert a virtual entity into a real entity, keep the option open in future, or as a template/sample data provider plugin. | ||
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Very loosely tested. | ||
Very loosely tested, especially Create, Update and Delete. | ||
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## Getting Started | ||
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1. Install the solution (alternatively: [register the plugin dll](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/developer/data-platform/tutorial-write-plug-in#register-plug-in) then follow [these steps](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/developer/data-platform/virtual-entities/sample-ve-provider-crud-operations#step-2-creating-data-provider-and-adding-plug-ins-to-the-provider)) | ||
3. Create a new entity/table | ||
1. Select "Virtual Entity" | ||
2. In the "External Name" field, enter the logical name of the entity you want to mirror. | ||
3. In the "External Collection Name" field, you can enter anything as it is not used by the plugin. | ||
4. For each field, set the "External Name" to the logical name of the attribute you are mirroring. Don't forget the Primary Name and ID fields! |