Still Using Ribbon Workbench for Command Bar Customization? It’s Time for a Smarter Way!
If you’ve been working with Power Platform or Dynamics 365 for a while, chances are you’ve used Ribbon Workbench to customize buttons in the command bar. It has been a go-to tool for years—but let’s be honest, it often feels complex, time-consuming, and a bit outdated. 👉 The good news? You don’t need it anymore for many common scenarios. Microsoft has significantly improved the platform, and now you can add and customize command bar buttons directly within Power Apps —no external tools required! 🔍 The Old Way: Ribbon Workbench Ribbon Workbench was powerful, but it came with challenges: Requires the creation of a separate solution for ribbon customizations. Publishing changes through the tool can be time-consuming. Manual configuration of commands, actions, and rules Dependency on third-party tooling Harder maintenance and upgrades While it’s still useful in advanced cases, it’s no longer the default choice for everyday command bar customization. ✨ The New Way: Command Designer in P...