Can an attachment be referenced in an Alert messages like other columns?

Ronald Moyer

I have an alert set up to notify management when a new status report (attachment) is added to a sheet. Each status report is attached to a single line in the report history sheet.

I'm sending a simple message to non-Smartsheet users with some basic info from the sheet using {{column name}}, but to get the attachment included it appears I need to enable the sheet link and specific columns option which I don't want. While it works, the receivers find it off putting.

Is there a way to reference the link to the attachment in the message using the same method as the columns? I've tried {{an attachment}} and {{attachment}} but they aren't recognized.

Maybe someone has another idea?

Thanks for the help.

Ron

Andrée Starå

Hi @Ronald Moyer

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• Use an online storage solution and include the link in the Message Only option of the Alert.

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Andrée Starå

Hi @Ronald Moyer

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• Use an online storage solution and include the link in the Message Only option of the Alert.

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

✅Did my post(s) help or answer your question or solve your problem? Please support the Community by marking it Insightful/Vote Up or/and as the accepted answer. It will make it easier for others to find a solution or help to answer!

Ronald Moyer

Thanks Andree -

One of my co-workers also had the idea to link as you suggested, so we are moving forward with that solution for now.

Ron

Andrée Starå

@Ronald Moyer

Excellent!

You're more than welcome!