All,
I’m trying to import a file doc file that exists in an airtable attachment field into Google Drive in integromat.
So it actually creates a file, by the name that I have assigned. But when you open it, here’s what it looks like:
You’ll notice first that it doesn’t open in editor. And what you are able to make out of the text is the address of the file in airtable (according to airtable).
As far as the setup in Integromat, here’s what the settings look like:
Attachments are stored as a URL in Airtable, so your Make setup is currently only sending the URL onto Google Drive, not the actual attachment file itself.
Wheb you are using Make’s automations & integrations for Airtable, you need to add an additional module to convert the URL into an actual file.
That would be Make’s HTTP module, and you would choose the Get A File function.
Then, you would send the results of THAT module onto Google Drive.
p.s. If you have a budget for your project and need to hire an expert Airtable consultant to help you with any advanced Airtable needs, please feel free to contact me through my website: Airtable Consulting — ScottWorld
Attachments are stored as a URL in Airtable, so your Make setup is currently only sending the URL onto Google Drive, not the actual attachment file itself.
Wheb you are using Make’s automations & integrations for Airtable, you need to add an additional module to convert the URL into an actual file.
That would be Make’s HTTP module, and you would choose the Get A File function.
Then, you would send the results of THAT module onto Google Drive.
p.s. If you have a budget for your project and need to hire an expert Airtable consultant to help you with any advanced Airtable needs, please feel free to contact me through my website: Airtable Consulting — ScottWorld
Thank you! That did the trick
Thank you! That did the trick
Fantastic! Glad I could help! 
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Attachments are stored as a URL in Airtable, so your Make setup is currently only sending the URL onto Google Drive, not the actual attachment file itself.
Wheb you are using Make’s automations & integrations for Airtable, you need to add an additional module to convert the URL into an actual file.
That would be Make’s HTTP module, and you would choose the Get A File function.
Then, you would send the results of THAT module onto Google Drive.
p.s. If you have a budget for your project and need to hire an expert Airtable consultant to help you with any advanced Airtable needs, please feel free to contact me through my website: Airtable Consulting — ScottWorld
Hi Scott,
Busy trying your solution but it doesn't work for me. Still showing the url and not adding the file. Any ideas as to why?
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