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How can I alter the Flow so that it triggers when I add a file to a specific Sharepoint folder?

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So my Flow is basically ready. Right now, I have to select the file and trigger the flow manually. Retaining this functionality, how do I alter this flow so that it triggers when I place a file in a specific Sharepoint folder? The easy answers seems to be to use the "When a file is created in a folder (deprecated)" trigger, but this doesn't give me the options to fill out the request, indicate approvers, etc... as is with my current setup. 

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  • AlexEncodian Profile Picture
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    @NMGMarques 

     

    Try not to use deprecated triggers...there'll be a newer when a file is created trigger.

     

    Naturally, that trigger will not give you manual user input options because it triggers on file creation (vs a manual trigger in your current flow). It doesn't sound like you want to run a fully automated flow if you want to have manual input too? So whats the advantage of triggering the flow for when a file is created?

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    The idea is to have the Flow ask for that data input, when a new file is created, without having to manually start the flow. Right now I have to copy the file into a folder, then trigger it via right click and choosing the flow from the menu. If possible, I'd rather it run immediately as soon as I add a file to the folder. 

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