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How to check dynamic file path

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Hi, I have to check if a file is present in a folder. The format of the file name is "Broadband prevet dd-mm-yyyy.xlsx". The date is dynamic here. Can anyone please help how to handle this dynamic date as it would be changing. Iam using Broadband prevet *.xlsx. But it is not working

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  • DamoBird365 Profile Picture
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    Re: How to check dynamic file path

    Hi @Anonymous 

     

    You could use the formatdatetime expression on your date, assuming today utcnow().

     

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    If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
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    Damien


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  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
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    Re: How to check dynamic file path

    Hi @DamoBird365 . Thanks for the reply. Iam using PAD. Can you let me know how to handle this on power automate desktop please.. 

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    DamoBird365 Profile Picture
    8,942 Microsoft Employee on at
    Re: How to check dynamic file path

    Hi @Anonymous 

     

    I'm not as familiar with PAD and there is a seperate channel discussion for it but here is a possible solution for you to try:

     

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    If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
    Cheers,
    Damien


    P.S. take a look at my new blog here and like & subscribe to my YouTube Channel thanks 😉

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