Can I use FetchXML to retrieve a list of Entities and a list of Attributes?

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I want a fetchxml that will return a list of Entities, hopefully with Display name and schema name.

Similarly I would like a fetchxml that will return the attributes for an Entity. Also with Display name and Schema name.

I assume there is a way because tools in the XRMToolBox load dropdowns with those value.

If you want to try some cool tech to be able to use FetchXML to query metadata, you really should try this out! :) https://dreamingincrm.com/2018/06/14/using-virtual-entities-to-query-metadata/ — Jonas Rapp, Nov 03 '18 at 10:48

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 02 '18 at 20:52

Fetchxml is DML query to retrieve data from backend & cannot be used for metadata retrieval. We have to use Organization service or web api to pull Metadata like Entity & attribute definitions.

SO thread 1 & thread 2 will help you to achieve it.

Can I use FetchXML to retrieve a list of Entities and a list of Attributes?

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