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How to connect Basin and Grist
Create a New Scenario to Connect Basin and Grist
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.
Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Basin, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Basin or Grist will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Basin or Grist, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.
Add the Basin Node
Select the Basin node from the app selection panel on the right.
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Add the Grist Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Basin node, select Grist from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Grist.
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Authenticate Grist
Now, click the Grist node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Grist settings. Authentication allows you to use Grist through Latenode.
Configure the Basin and Grist Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Basin and Grist Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.
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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Basin, Grist, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Basin and Grist integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Basin and Grist (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Basin and Grist
Basin + Grist + Slack: When a new form is submitted in Basin, the submission data is added as a new record in a Grist table, and a message is sent to a specified Slack channel to notify the team about the new submission.
Grist + Basin + Google Sheets: When a record is created or updated in Grist, populate a Basin form with data from the Grist record, and then add a row to a Google Sheet to record the event.
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About Basin
Use Basin inside Latenode to capture form submissions without server-side code. Connect form data to any app via REST API or Webhooks, triggering automated workflows. Validate, transform, and route data with Latenode's visual editor, enhancing lead management and data collection, and avoiding back-end setup.
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About Grist
Use Grist in Latenode to build custom data dashboards and manage complex data sets within your automation workflows. Trigger flows based on Grist updates, or write data back to Grist after processing. Add custom logic with JavaScript and scale without per-step fees, creating powerful data-driven automations.
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FAQ Basin and Grist
How can I connect my Basin account to Grist using Latenode?
To connect your Basin account to Grist on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Basin and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Basin and Grist accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically populate a Grist spreadsheet from new Basin form submissions?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor simplifies connecting Basin forms to Grist, automatically adding each submission as a new row. Scale your data processing with no-code ease!
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Basin with Grist?
Integrating Basin with Grist allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically adding new form submissions from Basin to a Grist spreadsheet.
- Updating Grist records based on changes made in Basin forms.
- Creating personalized reports in Grist using data collected via Basin forms.
- Triggering email notifications via Latenode based on data in Basin and Grist.
- Analyzing Basin form data in Grist to identify trends and patterns.
Can I filter Basin submissions before they reach my Grist spreadsheet?
Yes, use Latenode's visual editor to filter submissions, ensuring only relevant data populates your Grist sheets using no-code logic or JavaScript.
Are there any limitations to the Basin and Grist integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex data transformations might require JavaScript for advanced manipulation.
- Real-time synchronization depends on the API rate limits of both Basin and Grist.
- File uploads directly from Basin to Grist require configuring dedicated storage.
