How to pass an Variable as an parameter for file location in Excel

[Makeavvish]

Hi All,

I am trying to pass an Variable as the parameter for the file location in excel connector. but, it is giving me an Status 400 Error. 

but, the variable has the exact same value as that of the File Location.

Can we pass an variable as file location dynamically in Excel connector?

if not, Do we have a work around for that?

Reply would be highly appreciated.

[v-duann-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @Makeavvish

Thank you for posting.

According to your description, you would like to input dynamic content in file location using excel connector. If any misunderstanding, please kindly let me know.

Actually, we can use dynamic value in file location via functions. The issue why you still get error is because Excel doesn’t use the file name to find the file. It uses the file ID instead.

Here is the workaround for your requirement:

Expression: concat(‘TableName’)

Once tested, I’m able to get table details as below:

Here are some videos or similar threads for your reference:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm4h5_It7qo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcWjAt7QVn4

https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Building-Flows/Get-File-Content-from-OndDrive-with-dynamic-file-...

Hope the content above may help you.

Best regards,

Anna