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FME Flow Apps - using a user uploaded file within an automation

  • January 21, 2026
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ebygomm
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I know it’s not currently possible to set up an automation app that takes a user uploaded file as input, but i was wondering if anyone has gone down the route of using a workspace app to upload a file and then having that workspace trigger an automation via the rest api sending the details of the uploaded file location?

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hkingsbury
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  • January 21, 2026

It would be possible. We’ve been doing something similar where a Workspace App handles a file upload, then passes it through to subsequent ‘stages’ (a custom html/js app and then back into FME)


markwatsafe
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  • January 30, 2026

Hi ​@ebygomm, as you mentioned this is unfortunately a limitation at the moment with the file parameter for Automation Apps, but your strategy is what I would do too if I was in your shoes.  I’d also recommend upvoting the Idea so it gains motivation with our development team!