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Generate template IDs for new spreadsheets

New spreadsheet based templates get an identifier ready for the next automation step.

Trigger

New Spreadsheet Created

Triggers when a new Google Spreadsheet is created. This trigger monitors Google Spreadsheets and fires when new spreadsheets are detected. Uses timestamp filtering to efficiently detect newly created spreadsheets.

Action

Generate Template ID

Tool to generate a unique template id for a new template. use when you need the template identifier before uploading.

Why this helps

Template setup pauses because identifiers are created inconsistently or manually.

  • Standardizes template onboarding
  • Reduces setup friction
  • Creates identifiers ready for downstream use

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Google Super and Carbone in Notis once.
  • 2Create an automation named Spreadsheet template ID.
  • 3Tell Notis to generate a unique Carbone template ID and report it with the new spreadsheet details.
  • 4Pick New Spreadsheet Created as the trigger and choose a report channel.
  • 5Test by creating one real spreadsheet.

Questions about this workflow

Does this upload the spreadsheet?

No. This workflow creates the identifier; use a separate upload workflow when the template file is ready.

Can the ID be included in a report?

Yes. Ask Notis to include the generated ID in the run report.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Google Super to Carbone. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Google Super triggers

Carbone actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Delete Carbone Template

Tool to delete a template from the carbone server. use after confirming you have the correct template id.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Download Template

Tool to download a template from carbone by template id. use when you need to retrieve the original template file.

ActionInstant

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.

TriggerPolling

Generate Carbone Report

Tool to generate a carbone report from a template and json data. use when you need to render documents in various formats.

ActionInstant

Attendee Response Changed

Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.

TriggerPolling

Generate Template ID

Tool to generate a unique template id for a new template. use when you need the template identifier before uploading.

ActionInstant

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.

TriggerPolling

Get Carbone Server Status

Tool to retrieve the current status and health of the carbone server. use before generating reports to ensure the service is operational.

ActionInstant

Comment Added (Docs/Sheets/Slides)

Triggers when a new comment is added to Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.

TriggerPolling

Set Carbone API Version

Tool to set the carbone api version to be used for subsequent requests. use before rendering or managing templates to ensure correct version is applied.

ActionInstant

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.

TriggerPolling

Upload a template

Tool to upload a template to the carbone server. use when you need to add or replace a template by providing its content.

ActionInstant

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.

TriggerPolling

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When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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