Give a new feed its own worksheet
Create a dedicated tab when a new feed needs a clear home in your existing spreadsheet.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Add Sheet to Spreadsheet
Adds a new sheet (worksheet) to a spreadsheet. use this tool to create a new tab within an existing google sheet, optionally specifying its title, index, size, and other properties.
Why this helps
New feeds can get mixed into an existing log when there is no dedicated worksheet.
- Create a dedicated worksheet for a feed
- Keep related device records easier to navigate
- Use the feed name supplied in the webhook
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Adafruit IO and Google Sheets once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name the feed worksheet routine.
- 3Tell Notis to add a worksheet to the specified existing spreadsheet using the feed name supplied in each webhook.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with a real feed name and confirm the spreadsheet exists.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create a new spreadsheet?
No. This action adds a new worksheet to an existing spreadsheet.
What if a worksheet with that title already exists?
The action adds a worksheet; use the exact-title check first if you need to check whether the title already exists.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Adafruit IO to Google Sheets. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Adafruit IO triggers
Google Sheets actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Sheet to Spreadsheet
Adds a new sheet (worksheet) to a spreadsheet. use this tool to create a new tab within an existing google sheet, optionally specifying its title, index, size, and other properties.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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