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Sharepoint Copy File Retaining Version History. When using SharePoint Copy File action either change Replace or add a new option to add the new file to the version history rather than deleting the existing file and resetting the version back to 1. This would reflect what happens if someone updates a file or uploads a new file with
When using SharePoint Copy File action either change Replace or add a new option to add the new file to the version history rather than deleting the existing file and resetting the version back to 1. This would reflect what happens if someone updates a file or uploads a new file with the same name as an existing file.
Can a copy of a file be maintained?
As you mentioned, if Copy File, the version information of the file will not be maintained. You have come up with a more reasonable solution, use a Column to record the version information of the source file, and record it to the Destination File.
How to get version history of a file?
Maybe get the version history number fomr using a “Send HTTP Request” and then save the version number as a variable and then use another “Send HTTP Request” Patch to get the version number into the version column of the file i copied. I know i can get the version history of the orginal file using this flow.
In September 2018, Site Content and Structure in SharePoint Online was replaced with native File Move and Copy capabilities. How does this affect me? SharePoint uses the Site Content and Structure page to manage both the content and structure of your SharePoint site collection.
Only the latest version is brought over. NOTE: Content and Structure is being replaced by Method 3 below ‘Copy To’ and ‘Move To’ feature. In September 2018, Site Content and Structure in SharePoint Online was replaced with native File Move and Copy capabilities.