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Allow list update from Flow without triggering another instance

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We used to be able to update a list or library from a workflow without triggering a new update event.  This is causing the infinite loop error.

 

Current:

1) Item modified, start Flow

2) Do Flow stuff, update list item/library from Flow

3) Flow not smart enough to see that it triggered the update

4) Loop infinitely

 

Proposed

1) Item modified, start Flow

2) Do Flow stuff, update list item/library from Flow

3) Flow IS smart enough to see that it triggered the update

4) Finish the Flow

 

 

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  • Expiscornovus Profile Picture
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    Re: Allow list update from Flow without triggering another instance

    Hi @RobR1,

     

    I would add a status field to your list.

     

    Update that status field value (to Updated for instance) in step 2 and use a trigger condition in your step 1 to check that the Status field of the modified item does not equal Updated.

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