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How to add the datestamp at the end of a filename using Create File action

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Posted on 14 Jun 2023 21:36:15 by Holly_CMS 523

Hi!

 

How do I add the datestamp at the end of the filename using Create File Action?

 

This will be running on daily basis so I need an expression that will add the datestamp at the end of the file name . 

 

So if it runs today, it would be Merf_06132023.csv

if runs tomorrow, then Merf_06142023.csv

 

(I am testing the flow for now before I move it to the triggered flow)

 

CreateaFileNamewithDatestamp.PNG

 

Thank you,

Holly

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    Holly_CMS 523 on 14 Jun 2023 at 22:16:43
    Re: How to add the datestamp at the end of a filename using Create File action

    Thank YOU! 🙂

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    wskinnermctc 6,519 Moderator on 14 Jun 2023 at 22:08:50
    Re: How to add the datestamp at the end of a filename using Create File action

    All you need to do is get the current time and then format it into 'MMddyyyy' and put it into your file name.

     

    I have two examples below that are basically the same. One example has all of the steps using flow actions and the other example just uses an expression.

    Using the flow steps looks like a lot of extra items, but it is easier to follow or modify if you aren't accustomed to using expressions.

     

    FileName DateFileName DateFileName Date ResultsFileName Date ResultsFileName Date ExpressionFileName Date Expression

     

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