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MohSwellamZapier Expert

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Tutorial: How to Map an Empty Field in Zapier

Hey everyone, Here is a quick demo on how to map a field in Zapier dynamically even though that particular field is empty in the trigger / previous action(s) results. Hope it is helpful!

nicksimardZapier Staff

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About the Show & Tell Forum

Posts in this category should be conversational in nature, meaning that you’re not looking to get help from anyone or ask questions. It’s meant to offer a place to share tips, tricks, use cases, best practices, and workflows with your fellow Community members.You might be thinking…But, I don’t know enough to bother sharing.Not true! Everyone is capable of providing information, because nobody else has the precise experience and ideas that you do. Also, there will always be someone who is less experienced with Zapier than you and who could benefit from your knowledge Share something you could have benefited from last week.Everyone else probably already knows what I’m thinking of sharing.There is SO much to know about Zapier, combining different apps, using advanced features, coming up with clever workarounds, etc. Don’t assume that your ideas are common knowledge. You might be surprised at how many people you can help by sharing!What if what I share isn’t accurate?That’s not the end of

lunchpaillolaNew

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Postman app for Zapier

Hi everyone!I’ve been exploring Postman APIs within Zapier and created a step-by-step guide on building a Postman app for Zapier.It focuses on the Collections API (the trigger notifies for new collections), but can be expanded for various Postman scenarios whether it’s syncing, notifying, or other actions in conjunction with Zapier.It coversHow to install the Platform CLI and log in. Steps to initialize a new Zapier app. The process for authenticating with Postman. Detailed instructions for creating a triggerFor a detailed walkthrough, visit the full guide here .Looking forward to hearing your thoughts if you end up trying it out!Lola

jamesmacwhiteBeginner

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The need for more advanced HTML parsing/DOM libraries

Today I had to build a Zap that parsed a HTML email template to pick out specific data as fields for a CRM system. I first looked at the Email Parser by Zapier, unfortunately it quickly became obvious that despite multiple methods of matching and having AI functionality, the layout of the email was too complex. The service specifically sending the email also only appeared to send a HTML only email, no plain text which was mainly the issue, as I think realistically the Email Parser by Zapier is designed for basic templates. While there are email parsing services, they cost or require a further subscription, so I looked at other options.I then went back to a standard email inbound action and then a Code by Zapier block using JavaScript, eventually having to settle on using regex to pick specific parts of the HTML and assign these as fields with some further parsing. This worked, partly due to the fact by some luck the HTML elements had unique identifiers for every key piece of data, this

WemakefutureZapier Expert

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Expanded PDF Functionality

Hey Zapier enthusiasts! 🎉 We have some exciting news to share with our incredible community. We've just published new endpoints that you can now access and integrate into your workflows! 🚀 To make things even easier for you, we've compiled all the necessary details in this user-friendly Airtable link. It's a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about these fresh additions. 🌟 Drawing Text & Images: Add comments and insert images directly onto PDF pages. Adding & Removing Pages: Extend or simplify your documents. Rotating & Resizing Pages: Correct orientation and achieve visual consistency. Getting & Editing Metadata: Manage and update document properties. Encrypting & Decrypting PDFs: Protect sensitive information and collaborate securely. Creating Empty PDF Files: Start your projects with a blank canvas. We can't wait to see what amazing things you'll create with these new endpoints. Be sure to share your success stories and let us

docugenerateBeginner

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Automate PDF Generation with DocuGenerate and Zapier

Hey everyone,We're thrilled to join the Zapier community and introduce the new DocuGenerate app for PDF generation, now available in the Documents category.With DocuGenerate, you can generate PDF documents like invoices, letters, contracts, and more. What's even better? You can easily integrate DocuGenerate with your Zapier workflows. Simply create a Word template and set up Zaps to provide the necessary data as JSON, with values retrieved from other apps within Zapier. DocuGenerate then handles the heavy lifting, allowing you to focus on your project. We'd love to hear your thoughts about our app or answer any questions you have. Share your experiences, use cases, or ideas for DocuGenerate integration with Zapier!Thank you all,The DocuGenerate Team

Troy TessaloneZapier Expert

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How to get a PDF version of a Google Drive file such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides?

How to Get the PDF Version of a GDrive File (GDocs / GSheets / GSlides) Did you know GDrive automatically makes a PDF version of the file available? Simply search for “application/pdf” in the returned response data of the Zap step! Example: GDocs Example: GSlides

ikbelkirasanZapier Expert

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[New Integration] KV Store: Custom Storage app with instant triggers support!

Hello everyone,Back with another integration. This time inspired by this question and since this feature isn’t supported by the built-in Storage app, I decided to make a custom one.Introducing KV Store, a custom Storage integration that uses the Zapier Storage REST API behind the scenes and supports an instant trigger for when a value is created or updated!Currently, it only supports the following triggers and actions but I will be adding more in the future.Triggers: New or Updated Value Actions: Set Value Invite link: https://zapier.com/developer/public-invite/124310/02e450e492d94e83e4480ba74499384d/ ZAPIER SAYS: This is an invite-only integration, created by a dedicated member of the Zapier Community. It is not publicly available, nor is it created by Zapier directly. Any questions/suggestions should be addressed to the creator, as they would be the best person to act on the feedback Thanks@ikbelkirasan for your hard work and for sharing with the community!

WriterBeginner

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How do I tag Systeme.io's customer "has bought that product"?

In systeme.io, there’s as many tag as we want. On woocommerce, you can sell as many products you want.But Zapier only offer me to tag the same way all my customers.How do i tag my systeme.io's customer "has bought that product"

kylecarbonneauNew

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Filter by Accepted/Declined Events on Google Calendar

I found a solution for controlling whether or not a Zap runs based on the status of the event (Accepted/Declined). Note that this would only work consistently for the status of the person who created the event. This is perfect for me since I wanted my Zap to only trigger when I had NOT declined an event. This may not be the perfect solution, but it was more than I had found, and hopefully helps others. Using a Format step, followed by a conditional, I was able to accomplish this:The format step is necessary because “Attendees Response Status” contains a list of all statuses in a list, like “accepted, declined, accepted...”. And only the first status reflects that of the event creator. Then the conditional is pretty simple, this could be done differently depending on what kind of behavior you’re looking for: Here are some old posts that attempted to solve this in other ways:

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Collect GCLID for offline google ads conversion with Livestorm

My first intention was to to collect the Google Clic ID from google ads into livestorm registrant and push it back to google ads to recrod and offline conversion. Problem : Livestorm doesn’t store natively the google clic ID. Solution :Connect to your livestorm admin acount crate a new personnalized field called "GCLID" on Livestorm. Ad this field to the subsciption form of your event (it will be hidden by the following script) Go to the “apps” section select the app “custom code” Copy and paste the following script code (for more information see instuction here: Custom Code) : <script>window.addEventListener("load", function () {const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search)const customFields = [{ slug: "gclid", value: params.get("gclid") },];function fieldExists(selector) {return !!document.querySelector(selector);}function waitForCustomBlock(selector) {return new Promise((resolve) => {if (document.querySelector(selector)) {return resolve(document.querySelector

Troy TessaloneZapier Expert

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[GUIDE] How to Trigger Zaps at ANY Time with Slack Reminders

[guide] How to Trigger Zaps at ANY Time with Slack Reminders RemindersReminders are great!Reminders get info out of your head and prompt you when scheduled.If you’re using Slack and not taking advantage of their Reminders feature, then you’re missing out!(Read more about Slack Reminders: https://slack.com/help/articles/208423427-Set-a-reminder) AppsThese apps will be covered in this how to guide for scheduling Zaps to process at set dates and times.Delay by Zapier Schedule by Zapier Google Calendar Webhooks (ADVANCED) Slack Use CaseYou want to trigger a one-off Zap on command at a future time. (Slack) You don’t want to trigger the Zap now. (Webhooks) You don’t want to trigger the Zap on a set schedule. (Schedule by Zapier) You don’t want to clutter your GCal with Events that trigger Zaps. (Google Calendar) You may want to have your Zap triggered +/- 30 days in the future. (Delay by Zapier) SolutionSlack Reminders to the rescue!Plus, Slack is free to use.See options below for the differ

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Just Reading for knowledge

Hello everyone, I am just reading here and find some interesting threads over here. one of them is this 👉https://community.zapier.com/general-discussion-13/zapier-newbie-emmanuel-katto-african-29973 what is yours ??

DanversZapier Staff

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How Zapier teammates combine Zapier and AI to simplify tasks

A core value of Zapier is ‘Build the Robot’. No matter your role, you’ll find yourself doing repetitive work. Zapier is all about finding ways to work better—whether through automation, simplification, or prioritization—so that we can spend more time doing what humans do best. With the new developments in AI, especially AI models like ChatGPT, there’s even more ways to automate and simplify tasks. This article focuses on simple use cases that individuals at Zapier use to reduce day-to-day admin and keep their days running smoothly. You’ll find links to the Zaps that we talk about so you can try them for yourself! Aubry Stewart - Sr Technical Support Specialist at Zapier I've been using a Zap that creates an item in Todoist whenever I save a message in Slack. The problem was, the titles for the items weren’t great, there’s no subject/title field in a Slack message, so I just used the author. That was pretty messy and not ideal. I've added an extra step with ChatGPT, asking it to creat

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Meet Darshan Hiranandani: New Member Introduction

👋 Greetings everyone,I'm Darshan Hiranandani, excited to join this esteemed community as a Technical Expert! 🚀🌟 About Me: Name: Darshan Hiranandani Role: Technical Expert💼 Professional Background: With 5 year of experience in the field, I've had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects and challenges. I've gained insights and expertise that I'm eager to share with all of you.🔍 Mission: My goal here is to contribute my knowledge, solve complex problems, and foster innovation in our discussions. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to drive positive change and make a meaningful impact.🚀 Let's Connect and Collaborate: I'm here to engage in stimulating conversations, share insights, and collaborate on exciting projects with each of you. Whether it's brainstorming solutions, providing technical guidance, or simply exchanging ideas, count me in!🌐 Looking Forward: I'm thrilled to be part of this dynamic community and am excited about the opportunities for learning

Troy TessaloneZapier Expert

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How to Aggregate Array Line Items after Looping Iterations

How to Aggregate Array Line Items after Looping Iterations Contributed by: Troy Tessalone - Automation Ace - Certified Zapier Expert AboutLooping an array of line items is one thing in a Zap, but aggregating an array of line items is another in a Zap. ArraysThink of line items in an array like the items in an ecommerce order. (1 Order can have 1+ Items) Use CaseYou want to perform some action(s) on each line item in an array, then continue the Zap steps with the aggregated line items. (e.g. very basic example - adjusting the format of each item to be UPPERCASE) AppsThese native Zap apps by Zapier count as 0 Tasks in Zap Runs.Delay Filter Formatter Looping Storage Resources StepsTrigger: [APP] - [EVENT] UP TO YOU! Action: Formatter > Text > Default Value Use a UNIX Timestamp to get a unique ID for use in following Zap Storage steps Help: https://zapier.com/help/create/customize/insert-the-time-your-zap-runs-into-a-field Action: Looping - Create Loop from Line Items Handles arr

GiovanniSegarNew

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How to choose a random Zapier table record and get the record by ID

I noticed that Zapier Tables doesn’t have an option for getting a table record by ID. This was throwing a wrench in my plans for my use-case. Use-case: Have a dynamic segment of an email that constantly rotates between different blog posts to recommend to readers, without having to update it manually. I created a table with my list of blog posts, with their name and link. To get a random record from the table, I use a search to return all the records as line items, then use a formatter step to pick a random line item. I pick the record ID in order to be able to get the entire record. Then, to get the record, I use the “update record” step which requires an ID. I don’t fill out any of the fields to update. They don’t overwrite data when they’re empty, so all it does is return the entire record. I then update an RSS feed with only 1 item with the info from the record. Here’s a quick video overview of the workaround:

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Do you need more control over Zap scheduling (while using fewer tasks)?

I’ve seen a lot of inventive workarounds to schedule when workflows run! 🗓️I'd love to hear what challenges you’ve encountered when trying to trigger a zap:every *other* day on the 3rd Thursday of every month 7 hours from now while taking into account store hours etcCompared to all of the workarounds I’ve seen in this forum that use Google Sheets, Paths, loops, and formatting steps, a new approach I’m working on would give you precise control and reduce your daily triggers followed by a bunch of date checking. It would even work without Paths.But to really nail this, I need to hear more about your pain. 😫What are you doing to manage workflow scheduling, and what do you wish you could do?

ikbelkirasanZapier Expert

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Zapier Utils: Find Zap by Webhook URL [Chrome Extension]

Hi everyone,I have recently answered a question about finding a zap that is associated with a webhook URL without having to open every single zap to look for which one contains the webhook URL. So I wrote a script that can actually scan all the zaps and then outputs the zap URL that is associated with webhook URL provided by the user.This obviously requires the user to open the Browser dev tools then paste the script and replace the webhook URL before executing the script. I thought this had to be simpler, so I went ahead and built an open source Chrome extension for it.I hope this can be helpful for anybody who might need it.LinksThe script: https://gist.github.com/ikbelkirasan/601dd8a51f458bf09d5ce44a102b9fd0The extension repository: https://github.com/ikbelkirasan/zapier-utils

christina.dZapier Staff

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SalesLoft workflows with Webhooks by Zapier

Hi all!I wanted to show you a few ways to integrate SalesLoft into your workflow. While there isn’t an “official” SalesLoft integration at the moment, we’re big fans of the workaround. And as it turns out one of the best ways to get a workflow up and going when an “out of the box” solution isn’t readily available is by using Webhooks by Zapier. Here are a few resources for brushing up if it’s been awhile or if you’re just getting started: What are webhooks? Trigger zaps from webhooks New lead in SalesLoft to Slack notification Create new lead in SalesLoft from a formLet’s get into it!In order to achieve this, we’ll be using SalesLoft API. There are a variety of ways to implement their API and you can make it as fancy as your heart desires. Today we’re focusing on some more straightforward workflows. New lead in SalesLoft to Slack notificationFirst off, say you’d like to be notified anytime a new lead generates in SalesLoft. Trigger - Webhooks by Zapier - Retrieve PollThe initial set

ikbelkirasanZapier Expert

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[New Integration] Advanced Utilities

Hey everyone, I would like to share a custom Zapier integration I built to solve a few problems. The integration provides the following action steps. I hope you find it helpful. :) --- Run JavaScript Code: This is kind of a clone of the regular Code Step. Nothing fancy, it just comes with some useful tools available in the global scope. It also supports modern JavaScript async/await. The global scope includes the following utilities: moment: The well-known moment.js library that helps when dealing with date/time. _: Lodash library that makes it easier to work with objects and arrays. JSON: this replaces the built-in JSON.parse function with the more advanced JSON5 library. toCSV: A function that converts an object to CSV. --- Export to CSV: This action makes it easy to convert JSON data or line items to a CSV string or file. --- If you’re interested in trying it, here’s the invite link: https://zapier.com/developer/public-invite/112461/039174f595539444ce5c14e114c1dc1e/

Troy TessaloneZapier Expert

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[GUIDE] How to Troubleshoot Zaps - Top Tips & Tricks

[Guide] How to Troubleshoot Zaps - Top Tips & Tricks To troubleshoot like an expert, try these tips & tricks...Check the Zap is ON. https://zapier.com/app/zaps Check the app authentications/connections. https://zapier.com/app/connections Check the Zap Runs. https://zapier.com/app/history/ Check the Zapier Status page for incidents. https://status.zapier.com/ Check the apps Status pages for incidents. Example: https://status.airtable.com/ View the Zap Details to see the Change History. https://zapier.com/help/manage/history/review-zap-details Does the Zap step have to correct app connection selected? https://zapier.com/help/create/basics/set-up-your-zap-action#connect-your-account Will the Zap NOT turn ON? https://zapier.com/help/manage/organize/manage-your-zaps#understand-zap-statuses Does the Zap auto turn OFF? https://zapier.com/help/manage/organize/manage-your-zaps#understand-zap-statuses Does your Zapier account plan have a valid funding source? https://zapier.com/

Troy TessaloneZapier Expert

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PROOF: Delay For Less than 1 Minute with the Delay For Action Step

PROOF that it is indeed possible to delay a Zap for less than 1 minute using the Delay For action step! CreditsTroy Tessalone is a Certified Zapier Expert at Automation Ace. Don’t believe everything you read, and when in doubt, test it out! Screenshot below shows the Zap Run history with a timestamp created before and after 30 second delay.(Note: The time difference between the 2 timestamps shown is a bit longer than 30 seconds because of the time it takes to process the other Zap steps.) Notice below the field Time Delayed For (value) it states:Use a number (decimals are accepted). Note: minimum delay is one minute. How the Zap with a delay for less than 1 minute was tested…Created a Zap with these 5 steps.Step 1 triggers the Zap from a webhook.Step 2 creates a timestamp before the delay.Step 3 does a delay for .5 minutes (aka 30 seconds).Step 4 creates a timestamp after the delay.Step 5 posts a webhook with the timestamps before and after the delay. Cheat Sheet.083 = ~5 seconds.166 =

nicksimardZapier Staff

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How to update embedded images (like on a website) using a Zap

IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of January 2, 2024 Google no longer supports the file URL format mentioned in this guide.Instead you’d need to use the following URL format:https://drive.google.com/thumbnail?id=FILEID&sz=w1000FILEID - replace this with the file ID.w1000 - replace with the desired image width in pixels. E.g. desired size 600px = w600 Hey Zappers!Have you ever wanted to embed an image somewhere, like on a website or in a blog post and then update it automatically?Some possible use cases:a weekly updated graphic showing progress of some sort the most recent member to join your community a screenshot of some sort (a tweet, Instagram post, etc)Using Google Drive to Host the ImageThis can likely be done with other services, like Dropbox, but in this example we’ll use Google Drive because I know it has a Replace File action.Make the Image EmbeddableThere are a few steps required:Upload the graphic to Google Drive Share it so that “anyone with the link” can view it Add the ID of the

Troy TessaloneZapier Expert

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How to Handle Arrays with Line Items in Zaps

How to Handle Arrays with Line Items in Zaps Contribution by Troy TessaloneTroy is a Certified Zapier Expert who puts Programmable Productivity to work for YOU! ArraysArray: An array is a special variable, which can hold 0+ line item values in a list.Line Item: A line item in an array is a specific piece of information or value stored in a list. NOTE: An array is different than a string of text that has values separated by commas. Example of a ‘cars’ array with 5 line items for car makes.let cars = ["Ford", "GMC", "Tesla", "Jeep", "Chevrolet"]; DATA OUTHow an array with line items look in the DATA OUT from a Zap step.e.g. 1 indicates the first line item in the array, and A indicates the value of the first line item. DATA INHow an array with line items look in a dynamic variable when mapped as the DATA IN for a field in a Zap step.Line items will show as comma delimited. Apps & ActionsHelp: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496277737997Zap apps/actions to use to handle arra

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