How to Create New Google Docs for Each Google Forms Submission Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate the creation of Google Docs for each Google Forms submission using Pabbly Connect with this step-by-step tutorial. Revolutionize your productivity approach with just a few strategic clicks. Uncover professional methods for connecting applications and creating workflows that reclaim hours of your week.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Google Forms Integration

To create new Google Docs for each Google Forms submission, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by navigating to the Pabbly Connect URL, which is Pabbly.com/connect. Once there, you will see options for signing up or signing in.

If you are a new user, click on ‘Sign Up Free’. For existing users, simply click ‘Sign In’. After signing in, you will be taken to the Pabbly Connect dashboard where you can create workflows to integrate Google Forms and Google Docs.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, the next step is to create a workflow for the integration. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to select a workflow builder. Choose the beta version for a modern approach. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on ‘Select’ to proceed.
• Provide a name for your workflow, such as ‘Create Google Docs for Each Google Form Submission’.
• Select the folder where your workflow will be saved.

After entering these details, click the ‘Create’ button. You will see a confirmation message that your workflow has been created successfully. Now, it’s time to add a trigger for your workflow.

3. Adding Google Forms as a Trigger in Pabbly Connect

The trigger is the first application that starts the workflow. In this case, select Google Forms as your trigger application. Click on the ‘Add Trigger’ button to set it up. using Pabbly Connect

Search for Google Forms and select it. Choose the event ‘New Response Received’ as your app event. Click the ‘Connect’ button to build the connection. You will receive a webhook URL that you need to paste into your Google Forms.

• Go to your Google Form and click on ‘Responses’.
• Choose ‘View in Sheets’ to access the linked Google Sheets.
• Install the Pabbly Connect Webhook add-on if you haven’t done so already.

Once installed, go back to the Google Sheets and set up the webhook using the URL you copied from Pabbly Connect. This setup allows Pabbly Connect to receive data from your Google Forms.

4. Setting Up Google Docs Action in Pabbly Connect

Now that your trigger is set, it’s time to add an action step in Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Add New Action Step’ button and select Google Docs as the action app. using Pabbly Connect

Choose the event ‘Create Document from Template’. Click ‘Connect’ and select your existing Google account connection. You will then need to select the template document you want to use for creating candidate profiles.

Map the new document’s name from the Google Forms response. Specify the location where the new document will be saved. Map all necessary fields from the form response to the document template.

Once all fields are mapped, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will create a new Google Doc based on the template with the provided candidate details.

5. Finalizing the Integration with Image Replacement

After creating the document, you may need to replace the candidate’s image in the Google Doc. To do this, add another action step in Pabbly Connect and select Google Docs again, this time choosing ‘Replace Image in Document’. using Pabbly Connect

Connect to your Google account and specify the document you just created. Enter the image URL that you want to replace in the document. Ensure that the image URL is formatted correctly for Google Docs.

Map the image ID obtained from the previous step. Choose the cropping method for the image. Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the image replacement.

Once the test is successful, your integration is complete! You can now automatically create Google Docs for each Google Forms submission with candidate details.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to use Pabbly Connect to create new Google Docs for each Google Forms submission. By following these steps, you can automate the process and save valuable time. Start using Pabbly Connect today to enhance your business automation.