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Hello,

I'm fairly new to Flow and am trying to update a document name.

i created a document library where i have a custom template. (excel file), when i open my template the name is Book1.xlsx by default. i don't want my users to change the name manually.I'd like the file name to be "XYZ-DateTime" but cannot figure out how to do it with the options available in flow.

I tried several things but nothing works. the latest one is

Does anyone have an idea how to do this ?

Thanks a lot for your help !

Cedric

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Hi Kaddrik,

How is your file created? Do your users upload the files to library directly?

I am afraid that the flow you created might be not able to meet your needs. I have a flow on my side, please try if it will work for you.

The flow is triggered by “When an email is arrived, create file in SharePoint”, then add a Compose action to get the DateTime.

Please try it on your side to see if it will work for you.

Best regards,
Mabel Mao

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Hello Mabel,

thanks for your answer.

the document is a template set as a content type. the users do not need to upload a document. they just click on "new" and they choose the template.

oh !? the compose action...i didn't think about this !! 🙂 I will test and let you know.

thanks,
Cedric

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Hello !

hmm..this doesn't seem to be working.

One of my colleagues,may have find a solution to it yesterday. i will try to see with him...

Thanks anyway !
Cedric

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Hi Kaddrik
Did you find a solution for this?
I have the exact same need like you...
regards Jesper

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Hi Jesper,

no sorry, i didn't find a solution for this 😞

Regards,
Cedric

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Hello, do you try with the trigger « when a document properties is modify » and update the content properties ?

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I'm able to rename a sp doc library file by using REST:

select "Send an HTTP request to SharePoint" action,

then follow the below article to fill up the header and body of the HTTP REST POST request: (I used option 1 with success)

https://sharepoint.stackexchange.com/questions/168014/change-filename-of-existing-file-on-sharepoint-document-library-using-rest-api

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@Anonymous

Could you explain how you did it, I am trying to update the file name in a document library with the text in the title field.

Thanks,

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hi, here is a screenshot of my rename process Flow, this is working brilliantly for me so should work for you as well

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Hi @Anonymous
Can you explain what is the ShortFolderName variable and how do you obtain it? Thanks

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