Introduction
In today’s fast-paced digital world, automating routine tasks is key to boosting productivity. PDF Maker is a robust platform that allows you to generate professional PDFs automatically. By integrating Google Forms with PDF Maker through Make (formerly Integromat), you can streamline your workflow by automatically converting form responses into formatted PDF documents. This guide will walk you through every step—from setting up your integration in PDF Maker and Make to testing your setup—ensuring that every Google Form submission generates a corresponding, error-free PDF. Whether you’re managing feedback forms, orders, or any data-driven process, this integration saves you time, reduces manual errors, and maintains a consistent document format.
Step-by-Step Integration Process
1. Click on "Integration"
2. Setup Make Integration
3. Click on Connect
4. Click on Swap Apps
5. Click on Watch Response
This means that every time your Google Form receives a new response, it will trigger the automation.
6. Click on Make a API Call
After setting up the trigger, add the action module in Make: choose ‘Make an API Call’ for PDF Maker.
7. Click on Get started free
8. Set up your trigger Google Form Module
9. Click on The module that is not set up.
10. Click on Connection
Enter the Google Form ID of your desired form.
Adjust the limit for the number of responses you expect so that PDF Maker generates a separate PDF for each submission
11. Click on "All"
12. Setup the second module that is "Pdf Maker App"
13. Click on Value must not be empty.
14. Click on Add
15. Enter a connection name
Go back to your PDF Maker app and copy the provided API key, then paste it into Make. This connects your PDF Maker account.
16. Now, set the URL endpoint (for example, /pdf) and change the method to POST.
Add the necessary header key and value as instructed in PDF Maker.
17. Next, copy the API code you previously configured in PDF Maker and paste it into the Make module. Replace any placeholders with the corresponding questions from your Google Form. Expand the question field until you see the value, and repeat this process for all required placeholders
18. Expand the question field until you see the value, and repeat this process for all required placeholders
19. Expand the question field until you see the value, and repeat this process for all required placeholders
20. Expand the question field until you see the value, and repeat this process for all required placeholders
21. When all the value has been set as per the Google Form Question
22. Click on "Save"
23. Click on Run once
24. Wait a few minutes for the automation to complete.
25. Then, go back to your PDF Maker app and click the three dots next to your desired template.
26. Select ‘Run History’ to see the generated PDFs corresponding to each Google Form response.
27. You can download the PDFs individually as needed
28. Dowlaoded Pdf with the fetched Google form Response
Importance of This Integration
Integrating Google Forms with PDF Maker via Make offers several significant benefits:
Time Efficiency:
Automate the process of generating PDFs from form submissions, saving time and eliminating repetitive manual tasks.Enhanced Accuracy:
By directly mapping form responses to PDF placeholders, you minimize human errors and ensure data consistency.Consistent Document Formatting:
Maintain a uniform, professional look for every document generated, which is especially important for business branding.Streamlined Workflow:
Automate the entire process from data collection to document generation, thereby reducing the steps required for manual intervention.Scalability:
As your form responses increase, this integration effortlessly scales to generate PDFs for every submission without additional workload.
Conclusion
Integrating Google Forms with PDF Maker through Make is a game changer for automating your document workflows. This setup ensures that every form submission is promptly and accurately transformed into a professional PDF, freeing you from manual data handling and reducing errors. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can set up a reliable automation process that boosts efficiency and maintains consistency in your documentation. Embrace this integration to not only enhance productivity but also to ensure that your business operations remain smooth, error-free, and scalable.