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# Creating FTP Files on Load Drop Dispatch

> Automate file creation in an SFTP account every time a load drop is dispatched, using dynamic templates with Liquid syntax.

## Automatically Create Files on Load Drop Dispatch

You can use the automation feature to automatically create files in a specified SFTP account every time a load drop is dispatched. This is ideal for generating dynamic files with specific event details.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your automation">
    Go to the **Automations** section and create a new automation. Set it to activate when a load drop is dispatched. Enter the desired **File Name**, choose the **FTP User** account for the file upload, and select the relevant **Document Category** (e.g., dispatch).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload a template file">
    In the *Template File* box, upload the template that will be used to create the file. This template can be in common formats such as **CSV** or **TXT**. The template will automatically include data from the dispatched load drop.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use dynamic data in the template">
    Add dynamic data to your template using placeholders. The main data objects available are:

    * **load\_drop**: Access information about the load drop, such as its ID or destination.
    * **dispatch\_transactions**: Details about the transactions linked to the load drop dispatch.

    For example, to display the postcode of the load drop's address:

    ```text theme={null}
    {{load_drop.address.postcode}}
    ```

    To list the product code for each dispatch transaction:

    ```text theme={null}
    {% for transaction in dispatch_transactions %}
    {{transaction.product.code}}
    {% endfor %}
    ```

    <Info>Refer to the Liquid templates documentation for more detailed guidance on using dynamic data.</Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finalise and save the automation">
    Check that all fields are correct, including the file name, FTP user, and template data. Click **Save**. The automation will now create files automatically when load drops are dispatched.
  </Step>
</Steps>