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Using Zapier Paths in an Automation

Last week, I showed the power of using Conditional Form Logic - the end result is a form that adjusts as it is answered. Different questions become available based on inputs as they are received. As you might imagine, building automation for this type of form is more advanced, giving us the...

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Using a Conditional Form with Airtable (Part 1)

There are two common ways to get data into a database. You can either:

  1. Import a dataset in bulk
  2. Bring in data one with each new record submitted

For the most part, I recommend the first option, bulk imports, only when first setting up a database. Ideally, once the base is...

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Understanding Airtable Formula Syntax

A lot of people have asked me how I learned to write Airtable formulas. I wish there was a silver bullet solution, but the truth is that formulas are one of the more complicated parts of any software. However, that's no reason for despair. In this vlog I put together three tips for...

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How to Import Data in Airtable

As you transition to Airtable, there's a great chance that you'll need to first import data from your previous or current system. In many cases, this can sound quite cumbersome, but Airtable has actually created a simple process by which to do this.

One thing that should be added to this is the...

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Exploring the Gantt Chart in Airtable

Gantt Charts are a commonly used tool in project management, so it’s no surprise that Airtable recently added these as an option as a Block. (Blocks are one of those ‘pro’ subscription features and they allow you to visualize your data in customizable ways.)

As is true with...

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Finding an Airtable Record with a Zapier “Search Formula”

When building automation to support your Airtable databases, you’ll likely encounter the need to FIND A RECORD in Airtable. This is one of the action steps that Zapier makes available with the Airtable integration. Finding a record is commonly used in situations when you need to update a...

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