Copy File with new dynamic Name based on Forms input

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Hi all, I am completely new to Flow and couldn't find a proper solution via google so far.

I have following requirements and hope that someone can give me guidance:

We have a word document that we would like to copy with a new name into the same folder
The User shall be entering a Name & Year in Forms that will be used to name the new copy of the file
The Name of the file is as followed: NAME ASR YEAR EU.docx
1. Name = 1st entry in Forms
2. ASR = fixed value
3. Year = 2nd entry in Forms
4. EU = fixed value

I hope my explanations are understandable.

Thanks much in advance!

Robin

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spsolutionsgrp 297 on at

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Re: Copy File with new dynamic Name based on Forms input

Sorry, I would love to help but not understanding how they fill out the date with the forms. Are you using MS Forms, Metadata on the original doc or some other method for getting the file name information?

Please provide some additional detail.

Thank you

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robinteiner 33 on at

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Re: Copy File with new dynamic Name based on Forms input

We would use MS Forms:

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AlanPs1 2,471 on at

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Re: Copy File with new dynamic Name based on Forms input

Hi @robinteiner

I get the brief, but can I ask where the file will be saved, File share, OneDrive, SharePoint?

Also, how far have you got an with what connectors? Are you able to post a picture of your full flow please?

Thanks, Alan

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robinteiner 33 on at

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Re: Copy File with new dynamic Name based on Forms input

Hi Alan, thanks for your answer. We are copying the file into the same folder in SharePoint
It is supposed to be as simple as possible but I don't know how to change the file name with input from Forms and using fixed values. If you have a proposed solution without using forms or a different tool, I am very open to that!

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Re: Copy File with new dynamic Name based on Forms input

Thank you for the image, it is helpful.
I am just creating the process for you now and will post it back shortly!

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Thanks, Alan

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AlanPs1 2,471 on at

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Re: Copy File with new dynamic Name based on Forms input

I am still looking at thhis but here's a step for a hint for you as this may be all you need now I see what you have.
You need to add Get response details after the trigger "when a new response is submitted".
This will get you at the values in the dynamic content

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Re: Copy File with new dynamic Name based on Forms input

As a step further and alternative to copy file. This type of thing works also.

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robinteiner 33 on at

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Re: Copy File with new dynamic Name based on Forms input

Thank you much for the help and effort so far! I am actually stuck at "Get response details" as I can't choose the different Responses

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AlanPs1 2,471 on at

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Re: Copy File with new dynamic Name based on Forms input

Hi @robinteine
Here is my complete Solution:
This basically get's a file called "Document.cocx" and then saves it to the same folder as file-<AccountName>-<Year>.docx.

If this was the form submission:
You would have a file called file-AccountName-2020.docx in the same folder.

Note: The response ID bit you were stuck with is in dynamic data, be sure to expand it all or use the following expression:
items('Apply_to_each')['resourceData']['responseId']
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Re: Copy File with new dynamic Name based on Forms input

Thank you so much! It works like an ace and now you made it look so simple. again Thanks!! Have a great weekend!!

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