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Can't always get items under specific folder in Doc library

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Posted on by randywang Microsoft Employee

Hi guys,

I created a flow to get items from a specific folder. It works for some folders. But get empty for other folders. Actually, all of the folders don't look different. I don't know why it doesn't work for some folders. Is there any limit for the "folder path"? Any help would be appreciated.

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  • Mira Ghaly Profile Picture
    Mira Ghaly 11,415 Moderator on at

    @randywang 

    Can it be folder permissions?

  • randywang Profile Picture
    randywang Microsoft Employee on at

    The permission for each folder is same.

  • v-bacao-msft Profile Picture
    v-bacao-msft Microsoft Employee on at

     

    Hi @randywang ,

     

    Please consider using Get files (properties only) action directly to get files, and set Include Nested Items to Yes.

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    When selecting Folder, you need to select the path from the file browser and ensure that there are files under this path.

     

    Hope this helps.

     

    Best Regards,

  • randywang Profile Picture
    randywang Microsoft Employee on at

    Thanks for your suggestion. However, it still returns empty.

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  • v-bacao-msft Profile Picture
    v-bacao-msft Microsoft Employee on at

     

    Hi @randywang ,

     

    Please check if there are any files or folders under the specified path.

     

    Best Regards,

  • Mira Ghaly Profile Picture
    Mira Ghaly 11,415 Moderator on at

    @randywang 

    I have faced the same issue lately because the library has hit the  threshold limit

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  • randywang Profile Picture
    randywang Microsoft Employee on at
    There are a few files and sub folders under the specific folder.
  • randywang Profile Picture
    randywang Microsoft Employee on at

    I am curious why it can get files from some folders and it can't get files from other folders.

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