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Copied flows inheriting code?

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I use a flow template that copies files from my File System (when created) and pastes them to a Sharepoint location.  I have a set of separate directories where files need to be copied, so I've copied and saved a previous flow and manually changed folder, like below:

 

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I didn't notice any change in performance, but I noticed all of the previous folder paths were stored in the xml when I peeked the code:

 

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I'm not really sure what's happening here, is the flow actually querying these locations?  What's the best way to save a clean copy of the flow to replicate? 

 

  • cfnwfwmd Profile Picture
    35 on at
    Re: Copied flows inheriting code?

    Just to be clear, I make a copy of the flow I know works and manually change the path in Step 1.  The flow operates correctly, but it looks like it's inheriting paths of the previous flows every time I make a copy.  However, this is only obvious when you look at the code.   I'm not sure if this is intentional and I don't know how this will affect performance or my on-premises gateway. 

  • cfnwfwmd Profile Picture
    35 on at
    Re: Copied flows inheriting code?

    No, the flow is working correctly.  The replication of the paths from the copied flow concerns me though.   I don't understand how it affects performance. 

  • manuelstgomes Profile Picture
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    Re: Copied flows inheriting code?

    Hi @cfnwfwmd 

     

    Can you please explain the issue? Is the Flow failing or the files not being stored?

     

    If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
    If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

    Cheers
    Manuel

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