1.Watches for new export folder
Integrate Google Drive and file storage tools to detect newly added export folders and start inventory updates.
Update online inventory from exported XML file feed
Automatically watch for newly added export folders in Google Drive and parse XML feeds across Zapier tools. Create and update inventory records from exported IDs, normalize fields, and archive sold units to a worksheet without manual spreadsheet work.
How this automation keeps your inventory current
When new export folders appear in Google Drive, delays can cause mismatched stock and overselling. This automation finds export files, converts and parses XML, normalizes fields, and updates your inventory table and audit worksheetβso your team keeps inventory accurate.
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2.Finds EXPORT.XML in folder
Integrate Google Drive and workflow search tools to locate EXPORT.XML inside the triggered folder and pass the file payload.
3.Converts file to text
Integrate Files by Zapier and parsing tools to convert the export file payload into raw XML text for analysis.
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4.Parses XML into items
Integrate Code by Zapier and structured data tools to parse XML into line items with price, photos, model text, and status.
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5.Normalizes price and photo fields
Integrate Formatter by Zapier and data cleaning tools to normalize numeric prices and standardize photo filename cases.
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6.Updates inventory and creates records
Integrate Zapier Tables and database tools to match by exported ID and update prices, status, photos, and model or create records.
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