Airtable
Google Docs
Gmail
integromat

An automated workflow using integromat

Connects Airtable + Google Docs + Gmail

Create a Document from a Template containing data from a record in Airtable

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Airtable, Google Docs, and Gmail.

It can be build using Integromat, a no-code workflow automation tool. Integromat allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Airtable, Google Docs and Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than integromat:

Diagram

Create a Document from a Template containing data from a record in Airtable
Workflow diagram: Airtable + Google Docs + Gmail integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Airtable

Airtable

Watch Records in Airtable

Returns all newly created or updated records in a view (requires "Created Time" or "Last Modified Time" fields).

Then these actions happen in Gmail and Gmail

Google Docs

Create a Document from a Template in Google Docs

Creates a copy of an existing template document and replaces any tags e.g. {{!notfound:name}}, {{!notfound:email}}. This module also allows users to replace images by new images with URLs.

Google Docs

Download a Document in Google Docs

Downloads a document to a required format.

Gmail

Send an Email in Gmail

Sends a new email.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create a Document from a Template containing data from a record in Airtable.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Airtable, Google Docs and Gmail to Make.com.

  • Create Make.com account.

    Create Make.com account.

    Create Make.com account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Airtable to Make.com.

    Connect Airtable to Make.com.

    Give Make.com access to your Airtable account, using Airtable credentials.

  • Connect Google Docs to Make.com.

    Connect Google Docs to Make.com.

    Give Make.com access to your Google Docs account, using Google Docs credentials.

  • Connect Gmail to Make.com.

    Connect Gmail to Make.com.

    Give Make.com access to your Gmail account, using Gmail credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Make.com.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Airtable

    Set up a Trigger action for Airtable

    Choose the following trigger: Watch Records (Returns all newly created or updated records in a view (requires "Created Time" or "Last Modified Time" fields).).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Docs

    Then set up an Action for Google Docs

    Choose this action: Create a Document from a Template (Creates a copy of an existing template document and replaces any tags e.g. {{!notfound:name}}, {{!notfound:email}}. This module also allows users to replace images by new images with URLs.).

  • Then set up another Action for Google Docs

    Then set up another Action for Google Docs

    Choose this action: Download a Document (Downloads a document to a required format.).

  • Then set up another Action for Gmail

    Then set up another Action for Gmail

    Choose this action: Send an Email (Sends a new email.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Airtable, Google Docs and Gmail.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Create a Document from a Template containing data from a record in Airtable!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Gmail

    New email

    Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.

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  • Gmail

    New email matching search

    Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.

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  • Gmail

    New labeled email

    Triggers when you label an email.

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  • Gmail

    New attachment

    Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).

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  • Gmail

    Watch emails

    Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.

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  • Gmail

    New starred email

    Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.

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  • Airtable

    Update record

    Update the values of specific cells in an Airtable record.

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  • Airtable

    Get record

    Get a specific record

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  • Airtable

    Delete record

    Delete specific record by ID.

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  • Airtable

    Create single record

    Create single record

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  • Airtable

    Create multiple records

    Create multiple records

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  • Airtable

    List records

    List records

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Apps you need

Airtable

Airtable

Spreadsheets

A no-code platform for building collaborative apps using spreadsheet-database hybrid as a data-layer

Airtable is a modern and flexible low-code platform that combines the power of a full database with the ease of use of a spreadsheet. With native mobile and desktop apps, Airtable offers a variety of templates for easy-to-use and customizable workflows, providing powerful features such as file attachments, kanban card stacks, calendars, and reporting. Link related content intelligently, configure the perfect view, and integrate with hundreds of your favorite apps and services.

Make.com

Make.com

Automation Platforms

Integromat now Make! A workflow automation service.

Make.com (Integromat) is a powerful automation tool that enables users to connect their favorite apps, services, and devices without any coding skills. With its unique features, users can automate even complex integrations easily and efficiently, saving time and effort. Integromat allows to connect apps and automate processes in a few clicks.