Create multiple sharepoint folders by sending http request to sharepoint

[JohnOReilly34]

Hi, 

I've a flow where I need to create 10 folders upon creation of a file. I'm able to create a folder via the http request but do I need 10 steps for 10 folders or is there an easier way to do this?

Also the flow always runs about 3 or 4 times. Is there a nice way to stop this? My trigger is as follows:

Thanks. 

[RezaDorrani]

Hi @JohnOReilly34 

You can create an array in flow and specify all your folder names

example : ["folder1","folder2","folder3"] and so on

the do a for loop of the array and then create the folder using the same approach of yours 

Although please note there is a new flow action to create folder in SharePoint

Next wih respect to your trigger, looks like you are creating a Flow when a file is created in some Location library

every time file is added it will trigger the Flow

Regards,

Reza Dorrani

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[v-litu-msft]

Hi @JohnOReilly34,

Cause according to your Flow configuration, I assume your purpose is creating a subfolder once a file created in a folder and put the file into the subfolder, right?

Such as, When a file created -> create a subfolder named filename without extension -> put the file into the subfolder.

If not, never mind.

Best Regards,

Community Support Team _ Lin Tu

[JohnOReilly34]

Yes, that's correct. 

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@v-litu-msft wrote:

Hi @JohnOReilly34,

Cause according to your Flow configuration, I assume your purpose is creating a subfolder once a file created in a folder and put the file into the subfolder, right?

Such as, When a file created -> create a subfolder named filename without extension -> put the file into the subfolder.

If not, never mind.

Best Regards,

Community Support Team _ Lin Tu

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[v-litu-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @JohnOReilly34,

If so, there is a way you can have a reference:

You could arrive your purpose though add a Compose Action to split the file name:

split(outputs('Compose'),'.')[0]

Then Add Create file action, in the Folder path append on the output of file name without extension. Then you can create a Delete action to delete the original file.

Please have a try, I hope it can help you.

Best Regards,

Community Support Team _ Lin Tu

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