Logic App: Why does SharePoint file properties Trigger not work for files Moved into a library?

Question

I have a Logic App using the SharePoint trigger "When a file is created (properties only)". It does not seem to fire when a file is MOVED into the library from another SharePoint library, or from a user's OneDrive.

Is there a different event for new files that were MOVED into a library?

Answer 1

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Looking into the document: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/business-apps/power-automate/sharepoint-connector-actions-triggers#move-files-and-flow-runs these actions are not triggered.

Move files and flow runs
When you move one or more files from one document library to another, the original file is moved from the source library to the destination library. Moving the file does not alter any custom metadata, including when the file was created and modified. Hence, this action does not trigger any flows for those file updates associated in the library where it was moved.

Syncing files to your OneDrive for business and SharePoint document libraries
When users sync one or more files from one document library to another, the original file is moved (synced) from your client to the destination library. Syncing the file will not alter any custom metadata including when the file was created and modified. Hence, this action will not trigger any flows for those file syncs in that library or in your OneDrive for business.

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