Who knew!!!
Child Flows
So you want to duplicate a flow that calls a child flow. This is a common requirement for me. Easy “Save As”. However Microsoft says NO, you cannot do this. I would love to know why not.
Instead of a simple button, we have to resort to a complex method involving multiple steps and not “low code” solution. But thankfully the following blog highlights the steps. This comes with a WARNING . You know similar to warnings on TV – do not try this at home – before they show a performer performing dangerous stunts.
Legendary Blog
Look for section by Welbywelb 02-24-2021 07:23 AM.
Begins with
Sorry I know this is old but it might help someone. Actually you can do it with Postman…
A good supplementary blog is:
https://www.appliedtechnologies.de/2021/06/02/klonen-kopieren-von-power-automate-flows-innerhalb-von-solutions/
Using these two articles, I managed to complete the steps with very little issues.
My Take-Aways
Microsoft please include these simple features such as “Save As” before building additional functionalities. Thank you to our community who always seem to find a way to solve the near impossible.
5 minute task just became an hour with researching the solution and implementing it. Not too bad unless you have major deadlines.
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