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Is it possible to change created by in flow generated PDF file

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I have a flow that picks up data from an MS form.  It then creates a PDF from that data and saves it in a folder all good ! excepted the created by is always my name, where as I would like it to be the person who submits the data to the form.. is this possible?

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    tom_riha Profile Picture
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    Hello @vffdd ,

    you can do that with an HTTP request by updating the "Author" field:

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    and I'd recommend updating also the Editor field at the same time to keep it consistent.

    Method: POST
    
    Uri: 
    _api/web/lists/GetByTitle('<ListName>')/items(<ItemID>)/validateUpdateListItem
    
    Body:
    {
     "formValues":[
    	{
    	 "FieldName": "Author",
    	 "FieldValue": "[{'Key':'i:0#.f|membership|<new author email>'}]"
    	},
    	{
    	 "FieldName": "Editor",
    	 "FieldValue": "[{'Key':'i:0#.f|membership|<new editor email>'}]"
    	}
     ],
    "bNewDocumentUpdate": true
    }

     

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    It works! Thank you

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