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HI All,

I know how to update a column in a second list when and Item in a list is updated or added. I am looking for a one time FLOW to update an entire list's columns from another list.

Example:

List 1 has:

Asset Tag, asset type,Serial number.

List 2 has

Has the same 3 columns, but asset type and serial number are blank.

I want to key on Asset Tag..

I would like to update all the blank columns in list 2 from list 1. But I dont want to have to trigger the FLOW from an event in either list, I want to run it now for all.

Is that possible?

TIA,

Joe

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@joef :

I am creating a Flow now and will post when complete that will address your issue. That said, you could accomplish your goal in just a minute by using MS Access (assuming that you are familiar with Access) - create linked tables in Access to both lists and create an update query.

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@joef

Here is an example that shouldmeet your needs.

What the Flow does is:

Loop through all items in list 2

Find the matching entry in List1

Updates List 2 based on the values in the matching List1 entry

Please note the OData filter when I am finding the entries in List1. When using OData filters you need to use a columns internal name - that's why I have Asset-x0020_Tag instead of Asset Tag. To see the internal name, go into list settings and click on the column name - the internal name will be at the end of the URL after "Field=". Also note the single quotes around the parameter.

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Thanks @ScottShearer ,
I dont see how I am updating list 2 from list 1...

When I try to add the dynamic cointent, I only see what I am pulling from list 2 in the first step.
Where do i find list 1's content?

Thanks again,
Joe

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Hi Scott,
Access just seemed to be much more straight forward than trying to figure out FLOW for this.

Thanks for you help!!!

Joe

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