I have an automation that once an attachment field is not empty, it creates a new record in a different base with that attachment and a few other fields.
Is there a way, that if the attachment field has more than 1 file, it will create a new record for each one of those files?
Best answer by ScottWorld
Yes, you can use a repeating group in your automation to loop through all of the attachments in the attachment field. Just use the attachment field as the input list for your repeating group.
- ScottWorld, Expert Airtable Consultant
+20Yes, you can use a repeating group in your automation to loop through all of the attachments in the attachment field. Just use the attachment field as the input list for your repeating group.
- ScottWorld, Expert Airtable Consultant
Hey Limi!
Airtable's standard automation actions don't offer a built-in way to split an attachment field with multiple files into separate records. However, you can achieve this using a custom script within the automation.
By using the "Run a script" action, you can loop through each file in the attachment field and then create a new record for each one in your destination base, including any additional fields you need.
Hope it Helps!
+20That is incorrect. Airtable's repeating action allows you to split an attachment field by looping through the attachments, as I mentioned above in my previous post.
- ScottWorld, Expert Airtable Consultant
+20You’re welcome!
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