We explained how to train and publish the Form processing AI Model in another blog. This blog will go through how to use the AI model in a real-world situation.

We’ll submit the input from SharePoint in our demonstration.

• The user must first upload the content to SharePoint as the first step.
• The Power automate flow will be activated next.
• The next step is to deliver the data or file content to the AI Model via Power automation.
• The result/output is returned by the Next AI model.
• Finally, Power automates the modification of the result in the SharePoint List, allowing us to double-check the data.

How to use Power Automate to consume AI models step by step

1. Make a SharePoint list with the fields listed below. These are the objects/data elements that the form will gather.

• Passport Number – String
• Date of Birth – Date and Time (Date Only)
• Place of Birth – String
• Issue Date – Date and Time (Date Only)
• Expiry Date – Date and Time (Date Only)

2. Create a cloud flow that is automated.

• Go to https://make.powerapps.com to get started.
• Choose a suitable setting.
• Make a new solution (If not exist already)

 Note: There are several limitations in the default setting.

3. To build a Cloud Flow, go to File > New > Cloud Flow.

4. Source: SharePoint
5. Trigger: When an item is created or modified

6. Fill in the flow’s name.
7. Choose your SharePoint site and list.

8. To get SharePoint Attachments, add a new action.

• Select the same Site and list.
• The id from the Trigger step should be used.

9. Add a SharePoint File Content action

• Choose the same location.
• The ‘Id’ from the “Get attachments” step should be used as the File Identifier.

10. Send the contents of the file to AI Model.

• Choose the AI model that we designed.
• Choose a form type (this may be done dynamically to determine the file type/extension)

11. Add the results to a SharePoint list item.

• From the Model findings, we gathered the following 5 fields.

12. Full view of the cloud flow

13. In SharePoint, create a new list item.

• Include a file attachment (Test Passport)
• Save the list to your computer.

Flow should be activated at any time.

14. Check the results in the SharePoint list.