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How do I create a subfolder in Google Drive using the Parent Folder ID from a previous Zap?

  • October 19, 2024
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i am building a zapier zap as follow

If a task is created in Asana, then create a folder with the name of that task in google drive. this is step has no problem. But the next step, I would like to create a sub folder inside the folder just created in previous step but I cannot find the correct map field for the Parent Folder ID from previous step  to set as the parent folder of the sub folder

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Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
  • October 19, 2024

Hi @rickcone 

Map the [ID] variable from the Zap step for the parent GDrive Folder to the Folder field in the subfolder GDrive Zap step.

If you still need help, post screenshots showing how your Zap steps are outlined and configured in EDIT mode.


SamB
Community Manager
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  • Community Manager
  • October 25, 2024

Hi @rickcone 👋

Just came across this and wanted to ask how things went with mapping the ID as Troy suggested? 

Would love to know whether that did the trick, so we can get it marked as the best answer.

And if not, and you’re still stuck please do let us know - happy to assist further!