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Question

Why does Zapier say my file contains only whitespace.

  • 12 November 2023
  • 1 reply
  • 38 views
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Every step worked in Zapier, and the file in question was uploaded to my google drive. The file was also uploaded to my Assistant’s files: 

The file created by Zapier uploaded to my Assistant

 This is the error I receive on the final step: 

Another issue that appears is that ChatGPT says: There was an error: I am unable to access and analyze the file with ID 'file-rCA3kXXWNy6Ikmh1FDlqyAf0' as the file is not accessible with the myfiles_browser tool. Please ensure that the file is uploaded correctly and provide the file ID for re-attempt.

 

And rarely, after this issue appears, the correct reply actually gets outputted, giving me the impression that ChatGPT did not wait long enough to return the results. The file is very small (2000Bytes), so I don’t understand why it would take him so long.

 

 

 

1 reply

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

Hi @TiberiuRaduOctra 

Good question.

This is not file.

The New Files field expects a file object or a file url.

 

Instead try using the Existing Files field and map the File ID from Step 6.

 

NOTE: If you are finding the same file in Step 6 as is being uploaded in Step 5, then you may not need Step 6.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor

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