I’d love to see a feature or automation added to Smartsheet that allows users to automatically combine multiple PDF attachments into a single PDF.
Use Case:
I have a Smartsheet where we collect applications, and each application includes several supporting documents uploaded as individual row-level PDF attachments. When it's time to send these applications for approval, I need to combine all of the attachments into a single PDF file to streamline the review process.
Current Process:
Right now, the only way to do this is to:
- Manually download all attachments,
- Combine them using Adobe Acrobat or another PDF tool,
- Upload the newly combined PDF back to the row or elsewhere.
This is time-consuming and manual — especially when dealing with high volumes of requests.
Feature Request:
I’d love an automation that could:
- Combine all row attachments (PDFs) into a single PDF file,
- Either attach the combined file back to the row or send it via email,
- Ideally trigger this via a workflow or button (e.g. “Send for Approval”).
Bonus Points:
- Support for including the combined PDF when printing or exporting the row
- Option to include only certain files (based on type, filename, or tag)
