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I have a zap that

  1. gets a email attachment (xlsx)  filename changes daily
  2. gets the id of an existing file on the google drive (fixed filename)
  3. I try to do a replace file. the zap says it was successful but the file on the drive remains the old one .I can see this since the size of file is not changing nor is the data inside it new.

    would appreciate suggestions what i am doing wrong 

     

Hi ​@mrrcomp 

For us to have more info, post these screenshots:

  • how your Zap steps are outlined
  • how your Zap steps are configured in EDIT mode with the field mappings visible in the CONFIGURE tab


These are the screenshots thanks for your help 

 

​@mrrcomp 

In the screenshots below, the File field expects a file link or a file object, rather than the filename.

Help link for using files in Zaps: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496288813453

 

​@mrrcomp 

In the screenshots below, the File field expects a file link or a file object, rather than the filename.

Help link for using files in Zaps: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496288813453

​@Troy Tessalone  

Thanks … 

 

i understand you are talking about step 6 but still not sure where i am supposed to get the “file object” ??  from step 1 incoming email


Regards

mrrcomp

​@mrrcomp 

Reference the help link about using files in Zaps: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496288813453

Map the file object “Attachment” from Zap step 1.

Screenshots below from the help link.

 

​@mrrcomp 

In the screenshots below, the File field expects a file link or a file object, rather than the filename.

Help link for using files in Zaps: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496288813453

​@Troy Tessalone  

Thanks … 

 

i understand you are talking about step 6 but still not sure where i am supposed to get the “file object” ??  from step 1 incoming email


Regards

mrrcomp

Hi

it seems that since the file is an excel format xlsx file the find isn’t working !?? 

Suggestions?

 

Regards

Meir

​@mrrcomp 

 

Reference the help link about using files in Zaps: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496288813453

Map the file object “Attachment (Exists but not shown)” variable from Zap step 1.

Screenshots below from the help link show the variable to map.

Image: e7720859 c6f3 40fc b4a2 9ae5b5bfc851

 

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