I am trying to create a google doc and populate it with data from airtable. The report pulls from a survey table and a linked responses table (~71 responses need to be organized into pillars and topics in the google doc). I have been trying a combination of automation and scripting or the scripting extension and google app scripts to generate the report. With every attempt so far, I have been blocked by 302 redirect errors. Has anyone been able to successful use the combination of app scripts and air table? I love it for the flexibility on formatting, but am not sure how to proceed.
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Generating a google doc using a custom script
+35Sorry, I’ve never used Google Script before so this doesn’t directly answer your question, but if you don’t get answers from other people below, I just wanted you to know that I typically generate my Google Documents from Airtable by using Make’s Google Doc integrations in addition to Make’s Airtable integrations.
If you’ve never used Make before, I’ve assembled a bunch of Make training resources in this thread. For example, here is one of the ways that you can instantly trigger a Make automation from Airtable.
- ScottWorld, Expert Airtable Consultant
+31Could you provide the code that’s giving you the error? I take it you’re running it in a ‘Run Script’ automation action and hitting the 302 there?
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I take it the Google Docs automation action isn’t suited for your needs?
You’ve probably already considered it, but as a paid option I think DocsAutomator also has the ability to create a Google Doc for you based on your template in addition to creating the PDF
+35Ah yes, I totally forgot to mention that DocsAutomator is another fine option for generating Google Docs.
- ScottWorld, Expert Airtable Consultant
Thanks all! I finally figured it out with with the help of gemini and claude. I changed the script to a “Get” and that got around the 302 errors. The formatting that I wanted was going to be complicated to achieve in DocAutomator. In the end the scripts got me just the formatting I wanted after a lot of trial and error.
+25Hi,
I just tested random text operations, with Airtable script and a bit of AI. Works good
1-2 days ago, there were issues with Airtable, maybe it can be the reason.
I tried to view and test Google Appscript some time ago, but for me, it looks a bit weird and bloated after Airtable scripting. Its UI is like “not friendly enough”. Maybe it’s just my lack of knowledge, or I am “not brainy enough :) “
BTW there was a day when I struggled with 302 redirect error
After few days of investigation I fixed it, but I’m not 100% sure how. It’s different from your case, but maybe it can inspire new ideas.
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