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Two appended arrays aren't creating the same, pics below.

So currently I have two arrays I am appending too:

FIRST ARRAY CREATION:

First Array Creation.PNG

SECOND ARRAY CREATION:

Second Array Creation.PNG

Creating step to check what is in the arrays:

View arrays.PNG

TWO OUPUTS:

Output first array.PNG Output second array.PNG

I haven't worked with arrays in power automation, so some confusion. If you noticed in the second array creation, I was required to put "_" and the end. Not sure why -- but If I didn't I would get an invalid format error. Could that be the problem? Essentially I want these two arrays to look the same.

Let me know if you need more info or have questions. Thank you.

Hi @Anonymous

I am not 100% sure about your differences but I can tell you that there is an easier way to create an array. I do note that your values should be in double quotes though "", which might be part of the problem.

Assuming your first array is using list files as the source, you can use select action.

Your 2nd array is a bit more complicated as I cannot see the source and you have a counter. A counter can be achieved by using the range expression and I have based the example below on the value array from get files once more, but you can update to your actual source. If you want to include the

FROM: range(0,length(outputs('List_files_in_folder')?['body/value']))

MAP: outputs('List_files_in_folder')?['body/value']?[item()]?['NameNoExt']

KEY: File_Name_add(item(),1)

Above I have dynamically included the number in the key name:

Output is as follows (but you would have the dynamic add(item(),1) in your value parameter

I've a couple videos on my YT about array manipulation - worth a watch if you are new to it all. Any q's just ask.

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

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