Three Effective Methods to Hide Buttons in Dynamics 365 Using Ribbon Workbench

 Three Effective Methods to Hide Buttons in Dynamics 365 Using Ribbon Workbench

Introduction

Ribbon Workbench is a powerful tool in the Dynamics 365 ecosystem, offering extensive capabilities to customize the ribbon interface. Among its many features is the ability to hide buttons on the ribbon, which can be crucial for streamlining user experience and ensuring interface relevance. This article introduces three distinct methods to hide buttons using Ribbon Workbench.

1. Direct Hiding Method

The simplest way to hide a button in Ribbon Workbench is by using the direct hide feature. This method involves:

• Opening your solution in Ribbon Workbench.
• Navigating to the button you wish to hide.
• Right-clicking on the button.
• Selecting 'Hide'.

This method is straightforward and does not require any additional rules or configurations.

2. Using a Display Rule with a ValueRule

For a more dynamic approach, you can use a display rule with a "ValueRule". This method involves:

• Selecting the button in Ribbon Workbench.
• Creating a new 'Display Rule'.
• Adding a 'ValueRule' to the display rule.
• Setting the 'InvertResult' property to True.
• Leaving the 'Field', 'Value', and 'Default' fields empty.

This method effectively hides the button unless certain conditions are met, based on data or context.

3. Utilizing an Enable Rule with a Custom JavaScript Function

A more advanced method involves using an Enable Rule with a custom JavaScript function. This method is useful for complex scenarios where the visibility of the button depends on custom logic. The steps include:

• Selecting the button in Ribbon Workbench.
• Creating an 'Enable Rule'.
• Adding a 'Custom Rule' to the enable rule.
• Setting the 'Library' to the JavaScript web resource that contains your function.
• Specifying the 'FunctionName' that contains your logic.
• Adding any necessary 'Parameters'.

function hideButtonIfSubgridHasData(selectedControl)

{

    var rows = selectedControl.getGrid().getRows();

    var isVisible = rows.getLength() === 0;  

    return isVisible;

}

This method provides the greatest flexibility, allowing you to tailor button visibility based on intricate conditions or business logic.