Create a CommCare lookup table from a Google Slides catalog
Keep reference data current as soon as a catalog slide is ready.
Trigger
New Slide Added
Fires when a new slide is added to a Google Slides presentation.
Action
Create Lookup Table
Tool to create a new lookup table in a CommCare domain. Use when you need to set up reference data structures like product catalogs, price lists, or configuration tables. Requires 'Edit Apps' permission.
Why this helps
Copying catalog rows into CommCare creates delays and transcription errors.
- Reduces duplicate data entry
- Keeps CommCare reference data aligned with approved slides
- Provides a clear run report
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Slides and CommCare in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named for your catalog workflow.
- 3Tell Notis to extract the catalog from the new slide and create or update a CommCare lookup table.
- 4Pick New Slide Added as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real catalog slide.
Questions about this workflow
What does Notis read from the slide?
It can analyze the visible slide content and use the catalog details you describe in the instruction.
Does CommCare access need special permissions?
Creating a lookup table requires Edit Apps permission in the CommCare domain.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Slides to CommCare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Slides triggers
CommCare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Lookup Table
Tool to create a new lookup table in a CommCare domain. Use when you need to set up reference data structures like product catalogs, price lists, or configuration tables. Requires 'Edit Apps' permission.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Web User Invitation
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New Slide Added
Fires when a new slide is added to a Google Slides presentation.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Slides and CommCare, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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