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When a file is created trigger: dynamic folder name

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Posted on by SHOEBEKE

Hi,

 

I'm trying to create a flow that starts when a file is created in a certain folder in sharepoint

The 'When a file is created (properties only)' trigger does the trick, but the probleem is that the folder path needs to be dynamic as it contains the year and month

 

I can create time variables for this, but I can't seem to get them at the beginning of the flow to use them in the folderpath of the trigger step

 

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Any ideas?

 

Thanks!

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  • SudeepGhatakNZ Profile Picture
    SudeepGhatakNZ 14,394 Most Valuable Professional on at

    @SHOEBEKE 

    You could leave the trigger without the folder name and use the Get Files action later (with the folder variable) to get the files you need

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