e-mail most recent file in folder

Is there a way to select the most recent file in a directory and e-mail that file? My goal is to create a file daily, save a copy with name_date, and e-mail that file to coworkers.

I've been able to read into a workflow the most recent file, as well as create a workflow that e-mails an output, just looking to put the two together.

Thanks,

Jon

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grossal

Hi @Jon_ct,

when adding an attachment in the E-Mail tool you can select "File name from field value". Choose the right field and that's it!

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Alex

DavidP

I would use the Directory Tool to get a list of files in the folder, sort by Creation Date descending, Sample tool -> to keep 1st record only and use the fullpath as the filename field in your email tool.

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grossal

Hi @Jon_ct,

when adding an attachment in the E-Mail tool you can select "File name from field value". Choose the right field and that's it!

Best

Alex

DavidP

Jon_ct

@DavidP Thanks, I was able to get this to work!

If i wanted to send two files from two different folders (both the most recently created files) in one e-mail is there a way to do that?

fjlorenzo

Hi @DavidP,

Can you send me a sample workflow using the Directory Tool and how can I add the latest file in the email tool. Thank you for your help.

Regards,

Florence Lorenzo

emilycantaberry

This worked for me when adding it as an attachment, but I would like to have it as an image in the body of the email.

I was using the image tool, but I am unable to use it dynamically. It forces me to pick a static image file even after sorting through with my last process to select the most recent image file. Any suggestions?

example.PNG

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