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I can't rename a file using variables

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Posted on by HANNML

I'm trying to copy a file and then rename it "dd/MM", however it only seems to work when i use direct text such as "testing" but when i try to use the Formatted date variable to use today's date it won't work, it says "Directory not found" any idea why it might be?

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  • NathanAlvares24 Profile Picture
    NathanAlvares24 1,714 Moderator on at

    Hi @HANNML !

     

    This is actually a Power Automate Desktop question. I have already moved it to the desired location.

     

    Anyways, I do hope you know that a file cannot contain '/' or some other characters like:

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    So instead try this action:

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    Put this action between 2 and 3 actions:

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    The configuration of the "Replace text" action:

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    Then use this variable "Replaced" in the "Rename file(s)" action of the section, "New File name".

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    I hope this helps.

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