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I've created a custom list template and now I'm trying to create a new list with this template using a SharePoint workflow.

I thought using SharePoint REST API could be the solution, but I can't find the way to create a new list using this template.

Is there a SharePoint web services to use to create a new list with a previously created template?

Mohamed El-Qassas MVP · Accepted Answer · 2017-10-26 11:29:03Z

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Unfortunately, you can't create a list based on a template via REST API or SharePoint Workflow.

But, you can create a list based on BaseTemplateID via SharePoint Designer by using this endpoint

http://siteURL/_api/web/lists

Where BaseTemplate of Custom List is 100, the Document library is 101.

answered Oct 26, 2017 at 11:29

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Thanks! Do you think a solutions could be to create the list and then create fields following this post: sharepoint.stackexchange.com/a/142562/20605 ?
– Pepozzo
Commented Oct 26, 2017 at 13:10
I would suggest this solution, but I thought you need to create a list from the template that has content! I think it is a suitable solution
– Mohamed El-Qassas MVP ♦
Commented Oct 26, 2017 at 13:20
No, I don't need the content, just the structure (custom columns) . So I still can't create a list from a template via REST, but I have to create the list with basics columns and then create each single column, is that correct?
– Pepozzo
Commented Oct 26, 2017 at 14:17
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One thing that I think you should care about it that is When you will run this workflow? on item added or changed? your theory is correct but you should care about the workflow event that will depend on your business requirements!
– Mohamed El-Qassas MVP ♦
Commented Oct 26, 2017 at 17:27
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I'm running this workflow only when new item is created. ;)
– Pepozzo
Commented Oct 27, 2017 at 10:05

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