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Launch latest excel file in power automate desktop

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Posted on by squire

I am having trouble launching the newest excel file in a folder. I have set the document path to read %Files[0]% but an index error pops up wheni run the flow saying Index '0' is out of range.

 

Can anyone assist me in fixing the problem???

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  • VJR Profile Picture
    VJR 7,635 on at

    After the "Get files in folder"...

    Do a "Display Message" using %Files.Count%

    and see what it shows.

     

    Does it give a greater than zero number?

    Also open the "Files" List variable and check what is there. 

     

    Share any possible screenshots.

     

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