1.Starts sub-zap for folder inputs
Integrate Sub-Zap by Zapier, workflow triggers, and batch inputs to start folder-based processing.
Move files from source folder to destination folder
Automatically detect Start Sub-Zap signals across Google Drive and Zapier tools. Create and update organized file moves when batch starts, source folder id provided, or destination folder id provided—so you can parse file lists, iterate file items, and move files to the right folder without manual transfers.
How this automation organizes your transferred files
When Start Sub-Zap inputs trigger, manual transfers can leave datasets scattered across folders. This automation finds files in your source folder, parses the file list and loops through items, and moves each file into your destination folder—so your workflow stays organized.
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2.Finds files in source folder
Integrate Google Drive, file search, and metadata lookups to find files in the provided source folder.
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3.Parses the returned file list
Integrate Code by Zapier and data transformation tools to parse the Drive response into a list payload.
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4.Iterates file items
Integrate Looping by Zapier and mapping tools to iterate parsed file items by id and title.
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5.Moves each file to destination
Integrate Google Drive and document move actions to move each loop item by file ID into the destination folder.
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