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Best answer

Gmail Zap Is changing CSV File to TXT File

  • April 5, 2023
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Fuel Made

I setup a Google Drive to Gmail zap -- everything works, but for some reason it’s changing the CSV file to a TXT file. I really need it to be a CSV file - does anyone know if there’s a fix for this? 

Best answer by Troy Tessalone

@Fuel Made 

You have the GDrive File Title mapped to the Attachments field.

You need to map a File object or a File URL.

Use this variable “File (exists but not shown)”

 

 

 

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Troy Tessalone
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  • Troy TessaloneZapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • April 6, 2023

Hi @Fuel Made 

Good question.

In order for us to have context, please post detailed screenshots with how your Zap steps are configured.

You likely have the wrong dynamic variable mapped.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Top Zapier Solution Partner | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
Fuel Made
  • Fuel Made
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  • April 6, 2023

Hi @Troy Tessalone, thank you for your response!

Here are the screenshots:

Step 1: Google Drive (don’t know if you needed screenshots of this part but just in case it helps to see the whole picture)

https://share.getcloudapp.com/kpuAJwKR

https://share.getcloudapp.com/X6uKEdej

https://share.getcloudapp.com/o0uYRm62

 

Step 2: Gmail

https://share.getcloudapp.com/JrupOgDN

https://share.getcloudapp.com/yAuJKlr4

https://share.getcloudapp.com/5zujLwYL

Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • Troy TessaloneZapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • April 6, 2023

@Fuel Made 

You have the GDrive File Title mapped to the Attachments field.

You need to map a File object or a File URL.

Use this variable “File (exists but not shown)”

 

 

 

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Top Zapier Solution Partner | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
Fuel Made
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  • April 6, 2023

Ohhh -- just tried it. That worked perfectly. 

Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it. 

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    • April 6, 2023

    Hey there @Fuel Made,

    Awesome! I'm glad Troy's suggestion worked and fixed the issue.

    If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to drop them in the Community. We're always here to help! 😊

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