Posted by Leveraging its capabilities through REST API opens up a world of possibilities, enabling users to manipulate files with ease. One such essential function is moving files, a task that can now be effortlessly accomplished using the REST API provided by Microsoft Flow.
Benefits of Using REST API for File Management in Flow
- Automation: By leveraging REST API in Microsoft Flow, file management tasks can be automated, reducing manual intervention and saving time.
- Integration: REST API enables seamless integration with other applications and services, allowing for a more comprehensive workflow automation solution.
- Customization: Users can customize file management workflows according to their specific requirements, tailoring the process to suit their unique needs.
- Scalability: REST API-based solutions are highly scalable, and capable of handling large volumes of file management tasks efficiently and effectively.
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Please note a common mistake that people make is providing the Folder path to the GetFolderByServerRelativeUrl method. Please note that you need to specify the Site URL as well.
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GetFolderByServerRelativeUrl ('/Shared Documents/Sudeep/Excel template.xlsx')This works
GetFolderByServerRelativeUrl ('/Sites/Sudeep/Shared Documents/Sudeep/Excel template.xlsx')