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Hi All,

 

I was hoping someone could help.

 

I've created a flow that just does simple moves, a file to a document library etc.

 

My problem is that if a users searches for a file in a folder they can trigger the flow through the menu when the item is selected.

 

Is the any way i can trigger a flow when an file is selected. I can do it for a list but not a file.

 

Many thanks

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  • PieterVeenstra Profile Picture
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    Re: Option to flow not appearing after searching

    You could make the library url a parameter in your flow and then let flow move all the documents in that library using the flow. How would you want to let the start he flow? You could probably even create a small powerapp ona page where the user can enter the url then start a flow that does the work.

  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
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    Re: Option to flow not appearing after searching

    Hi Peter,

     

    Thanks for your reply. I need to let users discriminate about which documents to share. I was thinking about adding a button to the document library to trigger the flow.

     

    The PowerApp idea is a great thought.

  • PieterVeenstra Profile Picture
    13 on at
    Re: Option to flow not appearing after searching

    Hi @Anonymous,

     

    It sounds like you want a multiple select option for the manual start trigger in the SharePoint connector. At the moment Powerrapps might then be the only way.

     

    I've created an idea for this:

    https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Flow-Ideas/Multiple-select-on-For-a-Selected-item-trigger/idi-p/167731#M9999

     

    Pleae upvote the idea if you would like this idea to be implemented

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    Re: Option to flow not appearing after searching

    Hello, @Anonymous!

    Thank you for posting on the Flow Community Forum! Have you had an opportunity to apply @Pieter_Veenstra‘s recommendation to adapt your Flow? If yes, and you find that solution to be satisfactory, please go ahead and click “Accept as Solution” so that this thread will be marked for other users to easily identify!

    Thank you for being an active member of the Flow Community!

    -Gabriel
    Flow Community Manager

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