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Why isn't Gemini using the file text in my prompt?

  • January 6, 2025
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As per image below i have 3 steps, 1 - detect new file in folder on google drive, then 2 the step below, gemini conversation where i include my prompt with the file txt include at the bottom. However when testing the output it doesnt use the file txt.

 

Best answer by Troy Tessalone

Hi ​@CHerald 

The mapped variable “File Txt” is a temp file and not the actual file contents.

 

Add this Zap step: Files by Zapier - Text from File

 

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Troy Tessalone
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  • Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • January 6, 2025

Hi ​@CHerald 

The mapped variable “File Txt” is a temp file and not the actual file contents.

 

Add this Zap step: Files by Zapier - Text from File

 


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  • January 7, 2025

Hi ​@CHerald 

The mapped variable “File Txt” is a temp file and not the actual file contents.

 

Add this Zap step: Files by Zapier - Text from File

 

Thanks that worked. 

 


JammerS
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  • January 20, 2025

Wow! Thank you for confirming that Troy’s resolution got the Zap running. This will significantly help our Community members to have as a reference for the same issue.