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Posted on by aishak12 104

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I would like my flow to be triggered with a keyword: RAN:

 

However most of the meetings will contain additional keywords after RAN:

 

Example;

RAN:ROOM

RAN:SUB

RAN:READ

 

How can I insert my flow to only check the first three letters when starting the flow? Is this possible? 

 

Currently it is only starting when the subject line is RAN: 

 

 

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    v-liwei-msft Profile Picture
    v-liwei-msft on at

    Hi @aishak12 

     

    You can use trigger condition to determine if the topic is started by RAN. 

    Only messages whose subject starts with RAN will trigger the flow.

    I have made a test for your reference:

    vliweimsft_0-1663052698386.jpeg

    vliweimsft_1-1663052709093.png

     

    Best Regards,

    Levi

     

  • Kaif_Siddique Profile Picture
    Kaif_Siddique 2,108 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    Hi @aishak12 ,

     

    Subject Filter triggers the flow, when string contain in the subject line. In your case subject line contain additional keywords after RAN:. To solve this problem, add IF Condition to flow and validate the subject line. Here is one possible solution.

     

    Kaif_Siddique_0-1663013279359.png


    Let me know if any queries.

     

    If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.
    If this helps, please Accept as solution.


    Regards
    Kaif

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