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How do I schedule an email based on today's date, change the attachment URL, and send it to my email?

  • September 8, 2022
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I have an external dropbox folder that has three files that change at  4pm everyday.


URL looks like this:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pa/09.07.22-BARCODE%20no%20double.xlsx?dl=0
 

I would like to look like this so I can change the date every day and email me a copy of the file in an attachment.
DD.MM.YY
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pa/DD.MM.YY-BARCODE%20no%20double.xlsx?dl=0

I tried the formatter to change the date but it change the https and other data in the URL string.

So, in a nutshell, I want to schedule an email daily based on todays date and change the URL string the email attachment and send it to myself.

Best answer by Troy TessaloneBest answer by Troy Tessalone

Hi @Bryka 

Good question.

In Zap fields you can use a combination of static values and dynamic variables.

Use the Formatter to get the Date in the desired Format.

Then in the Zap field try this:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pa/[DD.MM.YY]-BARCODE%20no%20double.xlsx?dl=0

Replace [DD.MM.YY] with the output from the Formatter step.

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  • September 8, 2022

Hi @Bryka 

Good question.

In Zap fields you can use a combination of static values and dynamic variables.

Use the Formatter to get the Date in the desired Format.

Then in the Zap field try this:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pa/[DD.MM.YY]-BARCODE%20no%20double.xlsx?dl=0

Replace [DD.MM.YY] with the output from the Formatter step.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
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  • September 9, 2022

Heya @Bryka! Just checking in to see if you were able to get this sorted using @Troy Tessalone’s tips?

Keep us posted - we’d love to know. 🙂

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  • October 4, 2022

@Troy Tessalone Bingo, you are correct. Now my issue is with dropbox. I dont own the folder and its has a file that changes name everyday (date changes in its name). The issue is that since its a new file the URL string for download changes. I’m not sure there is a solution to my problem.

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