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File name changes when added to Airtable from Typeform

  • 19 November 2021
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I’m using typeform to collect the application from users and sending them to airtable to store and evaluate. One of the field is attachment used for a profile pictures. While running the zap the file name of attachment changes to 100+ character long alpha-numeric string which is not ideal for my use case.

Is there any way to retain the same file name as it came from the typeform?

(unlike google-drive/box airtable don’t provide file name field in it’s action)

 

 

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Best answer by Troy Tessalone 19 November 2021, 16:57

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Troy Tessalone
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Hi @Scott Amenta 

As a possible workaround would be to first upload the file to GDrive, which will return the File Name, then map that value to another column in the Airtable Base Table.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
Troy Tessalone
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@Scott Amenta 

Otherwise, you’d have to use the Airtable API to upload files and set the filename parameter as indicated here: https://www.airtable.com/developers/scripting/api/cell_values#multiple-attachments

 

App APIs can be used in Zaps with the Webhook app or Code app.

Webhooks: https://zapier.com/apps/webhook/integrations#triggers-and-actions

Code: https://zapier.com/apps/code/help

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
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@Troy Tessalone Thanks so much, Troy! This is perfect. Much appreciated 🙂.

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