An automated workflow using integromat
Connects Google Sheets + PDF Generator API + Google Drive
Generate PDFs via PDF Generation API from new rows in Google Sheets and save the PDFs to Google Drive
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Sheets, PDF Generator API, and Google Drive.
It can be build using Integromat, a no-code workflow automation tool. Integromat allows you to create automated scripts 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.
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Sheets
Watch New Rows in Google Sheets
Triggers when a new row is added.
Then these actions happen in Google Drive and Google Drive
Generate Document in PDF Generator API
Merges template with data and returns base64 encoded document or a public URL to a document. You can send JSON encoded data in the request body or a public URL to your JSON file as the data parameter. When the public URL option is used, the document is stored for 30 days and automatically deleted.
Upload a File in Google Drive
Uploads a new file.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Generate PDFs via PDF Generation API from new rows in Google Sheets and save the PDFs to Google Drive.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Sheets, PDF Generator API and Google Drive to Make.com.
Create Make.com account.
Create Make.com account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Sheets to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets credentials.
Connect PDF Generator API to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your PDF Generator API account, using PDF Generator API credentials.
Connect Google Drive to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive 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 Google Sheets
Choose the following trigger: Watch New Rows (Triggers when a new row is added.).
Then set up an Action for PDF Generator API
Choose this action: Generate Document (Merges template with data and returns base64 encoded document or a public URL to a document. You can send JSON encoded data in the request body or a public URL to your JSON file as the data parameter. When the public URL option is used, the document is stored for 30 days and automatically deleted.).
Then set up another Action for Google Drive
Choose this action: Upload a File (Uploads a new file.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Sheets, PDF Generator API and Google Drive.
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 Generate PDFs via PDF Generation API from new rows in Google Sheets and save the PDFs to Google Drive!
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Apps you need
Google Sheets
Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive
Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.
PDF Generator API
API and a template builder for creating PDF documents from Your software
PDF Generator API helps to generate PDF documents from PDF templates, using JSON data. Users can edit document templates with online GUI and use their own data to generate a document. You can create invoices, packing slips, contracts or labels.
Google Drive is a versatile cloud-based platform that lets you store your files, photos, videos, and more safely. You can access them from anywhere and share with others, making collaboration a breeze.
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.
