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I am using Power Automated Desktop and trying to use the 'Read from CSV file' action

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My CSV file is downloaded automatically from a website, so the file path needs to be dynamic.

However, when I set the file path, I get this error.

"parameter 'File path'* Argument 'File path' must be a file."

What is the correct way to set the file path variable when the csv file is downloaded automatically to the downloads folder?

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Haque 1,947 on at

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Hi @CU10030357-0

Get the full file path including the file name — not just the folder path.
For example, if the file downloads to the Downloads folder with a dynamic name, you need to build the full path like:

C:\Users\<UserName>\Downloads\yourfilename.csv

If dynamic file names: If the file name is predictable or fixed, just concatenate folder path + file name.

If the file name changes (e.g., includes timestamp), you can:

Use a "Get files in folder" action to list files in the Downloads folder.

Filter or sort by creation date/time to find the latest CSV file.

Use that file’s full path as the input.

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Hi @Haque, Thank you so much. I will try this method.

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Haque 1,947 on at

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Hi @CU10030357-0,

I was folloing on this, did try and solve the issue?

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