syncing Google Calendar>Google Sheets>Smartsheet_API errors_using Apps Script
Hi Everyone
Does anyone have a procedure or a code I can follow to have Google Apps Script parse data in google sheets over to smartsheet? I have been using this code below but the data still isn't appearing in smartsheet. I know I could be using zapier but I would prefer to use Apps Script so everything is dedicated on Googles backend.
Thanks for any help you can offer or even supply a code I can use. - John
function getDataFromGoogleSheet() {
try {
// Replace 'YOUR_SPREADSHEET_ID' with the actual ID of your Google Sheet
var spreadsheetId = 'YOUR_SPREADSHEET_ID';
// Replace 'Sheet1' with the name of the sheet containing your data
var sheetName = 'SHEET1';
var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.openById(spreadsheetId).getSheetByName(sheetName);
var data = sheet.getDataRange().getValues();
// Log the data to ensure it's fetched correctly
Logger.log(data);
// Return the data
return data;
} catch (error) {
Logger.log("Error in getDataFromGoogleSheet: " + error.toString());
return []; // Return an empty array if there's an error
}
}
function sendDataToSmartsheet(data) {
try {
// Replace 'YOUR_SMARTSHEET_ACCESS_TOKEN' with your Smartsheet API access token
var accessToken = 'YOUR_SMARTSHEET_ACCESS_TOKEN';
// Replace 'YOUR_SMARTSHEET_SHEET_ID' with the actual ID of your Smartsheet
var smartsheetSheetId = 'YOUR_SMARTSHEET_SHEET_ID';
// Construct the API URL
var apiUrl = 'https://api.smartsheet.com/2.0/sheets/' + smartsheetSheetId + '/rows';
// Log the data to ensure it's not undefined
Logger.log("Data received: " + JSON.stringify(data));
// Check if data is not undefined and has a length property
if (data && data.length) {
// Prepare the data payload for Smartsheet
var payload = {
"toBottom": true,
"cells": []
};
// Loop through the data and add each row to the payload
for (var i = 0; i < data.length; i++) {
var row = data[i];
var rowData = [];
// Add each cell value to the rowData array
for (var j = 0; j < row.length; j++) {
rowData.push({ "columnId": j + 1, "value": row[j] });
}
// Add the rowData to the cells array in the payload
payload.cells.push(rowData);
}
// Set the options for the HTTP request to Smartsheet
var options = {
'method': 'post',
'headers': {
'Authorization': 'Bearer ' + accessToken,
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
'payload': JSON.stringify(payload)
};
// Make the HTTP request to Smartsheet
var response = UrlFetchApp.fetch(apiUrl, options);
// Log the response to check for errors
Logger.log("Response from Smartsheet API: " + response);
} else {
Logger.log("Error: Data is undefined or has no length.");
}
} catch (error) {
Logger.log("Error in sendDataToSmartsheet: " + error.toString());
}
}
function runScript() {
var data = getDataFromGoogleSheet();
sendDataToSmartsheet(data);
}
Answers
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Can you provide us with any of the logged responses? Especially the output here:
// Make the HTTP request to Smartsheet var response = UrlFetchApp.fetch(apiUrl, options); // Log the response to check for errors Logger.log("Response from Smartsheet API: " + response);Also could your provide the value our your
payloadHINT: when you are typing in this forum you can format you text as code with syntax highlighting There is a "Paragraph" symbol to the left of the text you are editing. If you click on this you access some more formatting options including to Quote the text as a Code Block:
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Hi Lee
Thank you for your response. I'm facing a bit of a challenge and could use some guidance. I'm relatively new to coding and still in the process of learning the terminology. When I mention 'the value of my payload,' I'm referring to various sections of data coming from Google Calendar, such as location, start/end times, booking titles, addresses, and other standard information typically associated with events. I need that calendar data onto Smartsheet so I can link some cells together for reporting and operations. Your assistance in navigating this would be greatly appreciated
I have two distinct Google Sheets, both successfully using code to fetch data from Google Calendar to Google Sheets. However, when I attempt to integrate additional code for a connection between Google Calendar, Google Sheets, and Smartsheet, the integration fails to work, despite the execution log indicating 'success.'"
I'm trying to set up a process where clients can book times with me on Google Calendar. I've successfully synced that data onto Google Sheets. Now, I want to further sync the Google Sheets data onto a Smartsheet. Despite the Apps Script indicating a 'success' in the run command, the data isn't appearing on the Smartsheet. Any insights on what might be causing this discrepancy would be appreciated
Something is hindering this process I can't figure out. Below is the snippet/code I am using which executes as "success" but fails to deliver the expected outcome. It is possible I haven't allowed a setting in Smartsheet, though nevertheless the data is now NOT arriving on google sheets either despite executing as "success"
// Sync data from Google Sheet to Smartsheet
function syncDataToSmartsheet() {
try {
// Replace 'YOUR_SHEET_ID' with the actual Google Sheet ID
var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.openById('YOUR GOOGLE SHEET ID').getActiveSheet();
// Get data from Google Sheet
var data = sheet.getDataRange().getValues();
// Replace 'YOUR_SMARTSHEET_ACCESS_TOKEN' with your Smartsheet API access token
var accessToken = 'YOUR SMARTSHEET ACCESS TOKEN';
// Replace 'YOUR_SMARTSHEET_SHEET_ID' with the actual Smartsheet Sheet ID
var smartsheetSheetId = '6553996625923972';
// Construct the URL for the Smartsheet API
var apiUrl = 'https://api.smartsheet.com/2.0/sheets/' + smartsheetSheetId + '/rows';
// Set up the headers for the Smartsheet API request
var headers = {
'Authorization': 'Bearer ' + accessToken,
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
};
// Prepare the payload for the Smartsheet API request
var payload = {
'toTop': true,
'cells': []
};
// Iterate through the data and add each row to the payload
for (var i = 1; i < data.length; i++) {
var row = data[i];
var rowData = {};
for (var j = 0; j < row.length; j++) {
rowData['columnId'] = j + 1;
rowData['value'] = row[j];
payload['cells'].push(rowData);
}
}
// Make the API request to Smartsheet
var response = UrlFetchApp.fetch(apiUrl, {
'method': 'POST',
'headers': headers,
'payload': JSON.stringify(payload)
});
Logger.log(response.getContentText());
} catch (e) {
Logger.log('Error: ' + e.toString());
}
}
// Trigger the function every minute to check for new events
function triggerSyncEveryMinute() {
// Set up a time-driven trigger to run every minute
ScriptApp.newTrigger('syncDataToSmartsheet')
.timeBased()
.everyMinutes(1)
.create();
}
// Wrap your existing code in a function (optional)
function myFunction() {
// Get the active spreadsheet
var spreadsheet = SpreadsheetApp.openById('1qBTfD0S4R3yYzt_8SkPYWJFJ74bMBLcq0JVrbaW5DP8'); // Replace with your Google Sheets ID
// Specify the sheet name
var sheetName = 'HSS Home Visit 3';
// ... (rest of your existing code for syncing Google Calendar events to Google Sheet)
}
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johnni, I didn't want to leave you hanging, but I haven't had time to look at this. I will try to in the next day to two. (Also, while I do use the Smartsheet API for both Javascript and Python, I don't anything from within Google, so while I think I will be able help, it maybe limited help)
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Hi Lee
Sorry as well for my late reply. I have been absolutely flat out. 2024 kicked off hard and fast and I had to steady the ship.
No worries at all. I may even just use Zapier I am thinking because it may be easier than reinventing the wheel too much. I would still like to prevent to much reliance on third-party apps.
If you could lightly think about if what I am requiring is possible it would be appreciated otherwise Zapier will be sufficient.
Thanks Lee! Hope all is well with you.
