xRM MDA

About

xRM MDA is an extension for Power Apps model-driven apps and maker pages. It combines naming rules, record helpers, metadata navigation, JSON payload tooling, and generated documentation in one extension.

Some utilities are familiar to teams that already use Level Up style tooling. The difference here is the shortcut-first workflow, the reusable template flow, and the additional maker-focused documentation and naming features.

(Special thanks to Natraj Yegnaraman and Level Up for Dynamics 365 for their contribution to the Dynamics 365 maker community.)

What makes xRM MDA different

- Keyboard shortcuts for high-frequency record and metadata actions.
- Metadata launch from both record context and list context.
- Reusable template workflow for saving and reapplying form values.
- JSON object manipulator for record payload inspection, editing, create, update, and template work.
- Context-aware naming rules across maker surfaces.
- Built-in documentation views for forms, workflows, diagrams, and security.
- Navigation explorer for moving between table metadata surfaces from inside the app.

Keyboard-first workflow

xRM MDA is designed for users who want frequent actions on the keyboard instead of repeated popup interaction.

- Alt+F to set a fake value on the current record or fill the full form.
- Alt+F+N to set fake values in a new record.
- Alt+G to toggle Godmode.
- Alt+N to show or hide logical names.
- Alt+C to clone the current record.
- Alt+I to copy the current record ID.
- Alt+M to open metadata tools for the current entity.

Record and testing utilities

- Clone the current record.
- Copy the current record ID.
- Show or hide logical names.
- Toggle Godmode while customizing or testing.
- Keep Godmode and logical name visibility available across navigation.
- Fill the current form with fake data.
- Fill a new record with fake data.
- Reuse saved values through templates.

Template workflow

The extension includes a persistent template workflow for repeated test and setup scenarios.

- Save current form values for reuse.
- Store templates from the popup and JSON tooling surface.
- Reapply templates on later records.
- Use templates together with fake-fill and payload editing flows.

JSON object manipulator

The JSON object manipulator is one of the main advanced features in xRM MDA.

- Inspect record payloads directly.
- Edit values in a JSON-oriented view.
- Open existing records or create new ones.
- Run update and create style operations.
- Work with relationships.
- Add empty properties.
- Randomize values.
- Save payloads as templates.

Metadata access

xRM MDA exposes metadata entry points from multiple contexts.

- Open metadata tools from the current record.
- Open metadata tools from the current list view.
- Use the navigation explorer to search tables and jump between metadata surfaces.

Naming and maker automation

The naming engine applies rule-driven naming behavior across maker experiences.

- Global publisher prefix configuration.
- Table naming rules.
- Column naming rules.
- Column data-type overrides such as lookup, yes/no, choice, and text.
- Form naming rules for tabs and sections.
- Template token support in form naming rules.
- Web resource path and extension rules.
- Process naming support.
- Warning when the detected publisher prefix does not match the configured global prefix.

Documentation and analysis features

xRM MDA also includes documentation tooling that goes beyond quick record utilities.

- Form documentation with field metadata.
- Filters for fields, tabs, and sections.
- Visual state indicators such as required, read-only, and audit state.
- Workflow cross-reference with triggering attributes.
- Visibility into workflows, business rules, BPFs, plugins, and Power Automate.
- Relationship diagrams with SVG and Draw.io export.
- Security role matrix by privilege depth.
- Word export of collected documentation.

Who should use this

- Power Platform makers.
- Dynamics 365 consultants.
- Admins.
- Solution engineers.
- Teams that repeat the same record setup and testing flows.
- Teams that want more keyboard-driven execution.
- Teams that want naming automation and documentation in the same extension.

Positioning

If your team already uses Level Up style utilities, xRM MDA is strongest where you need:

- More direct shortcut-driven execution.
- A stronger template and fake-fill workflow.
- JSON payload editing from inside the extension.
- Naming automation for maker surfaces.
- Built-in documentation, relationship, and security views.

Summary

xRM MDA is focused on faster maker workflows inside Dynamics 365 and Power Apps through shortcuts, templates, fake-fill tools, naming rules, metadata entry points, JSON payload tooling, and technical documentation views.