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Problem with PDF files

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I use a Flow that takes attachments (usually) PDF's, from my emails sent from our scanner, and sends the attachment to a SharePoint folder.  It was working fine last week. 

Now, when I try to view the pdf in the SP folder, I get this error:

'File does not begin with '%PDF-'

Local\EWH-7048-0

 

Any ideas?  Thanks!

 

 

 

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    Re: Problem with PDF files

    I fixed it.  I deleted the attachment portion of the flow, and re-entered it.  Now the PDF files open on Sharepoint. 

  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
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    Re: Problem with PDF files

    When I download the PDF from SharePoint and try to open it, I get a message that says the file was not converted properly.  It seems the PDF is getting corrupted while going through my flow.  I also get a copy of the emailed PDF in my inbox, and that works fine. 

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