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Select a trigger from Google Drive

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Google Drive, a trigger could be "New File."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from GoCanvas

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with GoCanvas, the action could be "Delete Dispatch."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

- Drive
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- Folder Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- Folder Name
  Required
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
Action
Write

- Drive
- File_id
  Required
- Sharing Preference
  Required
- Organization Domain
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- File Name
- Rename Folder?
- Extension_copy
Action
Write

Retrieve Files from Google Drive
This action sends a GET request to the Google Drive API to retrieve a list of files based on specific query parameters.
Action
Write
- Drive
- File or Folder ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Info
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
- Maximum Number of Results
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Search or write
- Trigger Mid Workflow
- App Name
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- App Name
  Required
- Item Description
  Required
- Assign Item To
- Schedule At
Action
Write

- Drive
- Folder
- Include Deleted Files?
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- Include_deleted
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to Replace
  Required
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Delete File
This action will delete a file in Google Drive. You will need to provide the file ID.
Action
Write
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Search or write
- App Name
  Required
- Item Description
  Required
Action
Write
- Reference Data ID
  Required
Action
Write

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About Google Drive

Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.

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About GoCanvas

GoCanvas provides a simple, drag and drop tool for creating your own mobile forms (called GoCanvas Apps) that can be filled out by your employees on their mobile devices. Customize your own mobile inspections, work orders, time cards, invoices, waivers and much more. Instantly transmit your data to customers and colleagues to keep your business moving at the speed of digital.

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