Reputation: 1
Can files be deleted in a folder if they don't contain a specific word using Power Automate?
I currently have a folder which has photos dumped into it, I am looking to delete all files that do not contain a specific word (which is present in all file names in which I want to keep).
I am hoping this can be done with power automate as there is 100's of photos and I want to improve its efficiency.
I look forward to learning from somebody!
Image below, it seems the flow ran successfully.
Upvotes: 0
Views: 1197
Answers (1)
Reputation: 1497
You could use a Get files (properties only) action and use a filter array afterwards. In the filter array you could check if the Name field does not contain your keyword.
After that you can loop through the results of the filter array and delete the files based on the {Identifier} field.
Below is an example of that approach
Test it properly, because you are deleting files. Otherwise restore from the first or second stage recycle bin ;)
Upvotes: 1
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