Create a PDF report when a spreadsheet metric changes
A changed total or count can trigger a fresh document for a decision, review, or record.
Trigger
Aggregate Metric Changed
Triggers when an aggregate metric (SUM/COUNT/AVG/MIN/MAX) changes in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. This trigger monitors an aggregate calculation on a target column (optionally filtered by a search column/value) and fires when the calculated result changes.
Action
Create PDF Asynchronously
Tool to queue asynchronous PDF generation via webhook. Use when you need to generate a PDF in the background and receive the result via a webhook.
Why this helps
Important totals change in a spreadsheet, but reporting them requires another manual check and document step.
- Keep metric changes connected to the report they require.
- Create a document when an aggregate result changes.
- Spend less time checking totals and preparing repeat reports.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Sheets and CraftMyPDF once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis in one instruction which template to use and what report to create from the changed aggregate result.
- 4Pick Aggregate Metric Changed as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real metric change and review the generated PDF.
Questions about this workflow
Which metrics can trigger the workflow?
The available aggregate calculations are SUM, COUNT, AVG, MIN, and MAX. The trigger fires when its calculated result changes.
Does the PDF include historical values?
Only data returned by the trigger or otherwise available to Notis can be used. Supply any historical baseline that your report needs.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Sheets to Craftmypdf. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Sheets triggers
Craftmypdf actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Editor Session
Tool to create an embeddable editor session URL for a template. Use when you need to embed the PDF editor for a specific template.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create PDF Asynchronously
Tool to queue asynchronous PDF generation via webhook. Use when you need to generate a PDF in the background and receive the result via a webhook.
Aggregate Metric Changed
Triggers when an aggregate metric (SUM/COUNT/AVG/MIN/MAX) changes in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. This trigger monitors an aggregate calculation on a target column (optionally filtered by a search column/value) and fires when the calculated result changes.
List PDF Templates
Tool to retrieve a paginated list of PDF templates. Use when you need to browse available templates before generating a PDF.
Cell Range Values Changed
Triggers when values in a specified A1 range change in Google Sheets. This trigger monitors a specific cell or range of cells and fires when any values change.
Conditional Format Rule Changed
Triggers when conditional formatting rules change in a Google Spreadsheet. Detects when rules are added, updated, or removed. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Data Validation Rule Changed
Triggers when data validation rules change (added/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Developer Metadata Changed
Triggers when developer metadata entries change (new/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Filtered Range Values Changed
Polling trigger that monitors Google Sheets filtered ranges for value changes. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect when values matching a data filter change. Emits the matched values when changes are detected.
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