How to pass execution context from Ribbon Workbench in MS CRM 365

As Microsoft has deprecated Xrm.Page, we have recently required to correct our JavaScript code where we use Xrm.page.

For example we have used Xrm.page.data.save method multiple places in our JavaScript customization code, which we have to replace with formContext.data.save. The JavaScript functions which are getting called from the form or field event it is easy to pass the execution context.

In case of the functions which are getting called on click of Ribbon button is explicitly requires to pass the CRM parameter using Ribbon Workbench customization, below are the steps which needs to follow the same-

 

1.     Load the solution in Ribbon Workbench

2.     Choose to modify the Command for this custom Name button and click on Add Parameter

3.     After selecting the Add Parameter, select CRM Parameter:

 

4.     Select Primary Control from the dropdown

 

Now you can get formContext from this parameter as easily as if it were the executionContext.

Here is code example if you are calling function on lick on Form Ribbon button

function ribbonButtonClick(executionContext)

{

       executionContext.data.save();

}