Power Platform developers are now able to utilize a new Resco PCF control enabling hierarchy management within the platform. This component, a frequent request from the community, provides a replacement for the soon-to-be removed feature from Microsoft.
Hierarchy Control from Resco will make it easier for users to see and work with data that has a parent-child relationship. Common users include asset managers, project and task managers, and sales specialists.
Compared to the deprecated hierarchy control from Microsoft, Resco’s new component provides additional capabilities with support for a second type of table. It effectively functions as a mapping feature, not just a singular hierarchy.
Hierarchy Control is available on the Power Components website. Microsoft’s hierarchy control feature was deprecated in October 2024 and is due to be removed from the platform in October 2025.
What does it do?
Resco’s custom PCF control enables users to organize and explore connected data in a compact way. It provides a visual representation of data in two views. Users can navigate data through a tree view on the left side, while a graph visually presenting the levels and structure of the selected item is available on the right.
Developers can implement the hierarchy control into Power Apps to:
- Enable users to see data structure visually in a neat tree or chart.
- Navigate through the levels (e.g., click on a product to see its individual parts).
- Make it easier to interact with the data, such as opening details about a contact or product or making edits.
The component works with the platform’s Quick View Form, allowing it to bind and connect data so it can be correctly represented within users’ views.
Read the full documentation on Resco’s Wiki.
The hierarchy component is a part of Resco’s Essential Components package and is available on the Power Components website.