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Move a randomly selected file from one specific folder in Dropbox to another every hour

  • 14 March 2021
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Userlevel 1

The problem is that I have to specify the file, when what I want it to do is to take a completely random file 

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Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

Hi @duknox 

You may have to go with a more technical approach and use the Dropbox API to search for files: https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#files-search

This can be done with a Webhooks action step: https://zapier.com/apps/webhook/integrations

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
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Userlevel 4
Badge +9

Hi @duknox!

Were you able to find an answer to this goal? I’m not sure it’s possible to truly randomly select a file out of Dropbox with a Zap action, but if you found a way, feel free to let us know!  

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