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I have this flow image below and it sends an email out if any field is updated instead of the one I specifically want in the "Switch" control.  Does anyone know how to make this flow only send an email when Awarded or Lost field = Awarded only?

 

 

Screen Shot 2019-09-30 at 8.39.44 AM.png

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  • RezaDorrani Profile Picture
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    Re: Flow sends an email with every update and it shouldn't...

    Hi @spin-man 

     

    Awarded or Lost field - what type of column is this?

    If single line of text then your flow to should work fine

     

    right before the switch add a compose action and set its value to the dynamci content "Awarded or Lost field" and when flow runs check its value manually

     

    Regards,

    Reza Dorrani

     

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  • v-bacao-msft Profile Picture
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    Re: Flow sends an email with every update and it shouldn't...

     

    Hi @spin-man ,

     

    Unfortunately, MS Flow does not currently support monitoring whether the specified field has changed and triggers Flow.

    "When an existing item is modified" that you are currently using is actually When an item is created or modified. So if there is a new item generated in the list, Flow will also be triggered.

     

    If you want MS Flow to support monitoring changes to specified field values, please consider voting for similar ideas below:

    Modified-trigger-should-give-previous-values-for-fields-changed

    Trigger-flow-only-when-a-specific-field-value-changes

    Create-a-trigger-for-SharePoint-list-columns

     

    In addition, you could also use Rest API to achieve your needs, please refer to the blog and see if it helps:

    Check-for-a-Change-in-a-SharePoint-List-Column-Value

     

    Best Regards,

  • spin-man Profile Picture
    51 on at
    Re: Flow sends an email with every update and it shouldn't...

    @RezaDorrani 

    The field is a "Choice" field.  I added the "Compose" Action and tested it and it still sends an email when any field is updated.  Here is the flow with the "Compose" Action.

     

    Screen Shot 2019-10-01 at 9.25.45 AM.png

  • spin-man Profile Picture
    51 on at
    Re: Flow sends an email with every update and it shouldn't...

    @RezaDorrani 

    Any other thoughts on how to accomplish what I am trying to do?

     

    Thanks

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