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I am trying to create a zap that will recognize when a file is uploaded to one specific google drive folder.  The file type can be PDF, Excel, Word, Jpeg….really any file type.  When the file is uploaded I would like it to move right away to another google drive folder.  

I am using 

I can not get the files to move! I think the below is where I am stuck

 

 

Hi @CS Bookkeeping 

The File field expects a File ID.

 

Help for using dropdown fields: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496241696141-Add-custom-values-to-dropdown-menu-fields-in-Zaps


Hi @CS Bookkeeping,

I just came across your post here and wanted to check in here to see how you’re getting on. Were you able to try Troy’s suggestion here?

Please do let us know if you’re still in need of some help on thisl- we’re happy to assist further! 🤗


Hi, isn’t this solution what I have shown in the original post? What is the difference between Troy’s file and mine?it looks the same to me, and it isn’t working


@CS Bookkeeping

Help for using dropdown fields: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496241696141-Add-custom-values-to-dropdown-menu-fields-in-Zaps

 

You need to map the ID variable for the File from the GDrive step, not the File variable.