Understand spreadsheet columns before querying
Check the table structure first so later questions use the columns that actually exist.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Table Schema
This action is used to get the schema of a table in a google spreadsheet, call this action to get the schema of a table in a spreadsheet before you query the table. analyze table structure and infer column names, types, and constraints. uses statistical analysis of sample data to determine the most likely data type for each column. call this action after calling the list tables action to get the schema of a table in a spreadsheet.
Why this helps
Queries are harder to write when column names and data types are unclear.
- See likely columns and types
- Prepare more focused spreadsheet queries
- Reduce guesswork about sheet structure
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ApptiveGrid and Google Sheets once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, with a name and prompt.
- 3Describe which spreadsheet table to inspect and what schema details to return.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real spreadsheet identifier.
Questions about this workflow
Does the schema action read sample data?
It analyzes table structure and uses statistical analysis of sample data to infer columns, types, and constraints.
Should I run this before querying a table?
Yes. The schema action is intended to help you understand the table structure before querying it.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link ApptiveGrid to Google Sheets. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
ApptiveGrid 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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Batch update spreadsheet
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Clear Basic Filter
Tool to clear the basic filter from a sheet. use when you need to remove an existing basic filter from a specific sheet within a google spreadsheet.
Clear spreadsheet values
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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