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Automate It with Zapier

By : Kelly Goss
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Automate It with Zapier

By: Kelly Goss

Overview of this book

Zapier is an emerging no-code workflow automation technology that enables organizations to connect their cloud-based and web applications and automate data transfer between them. Zapier's built-in features and flexibility allow users to integrate thousands of business applications and create simple to complex automation to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks, thereby increasing productivity. This book is a must-have for business owners, their employees, and independent freelancers and contractors looking to use Zapier for business process automation. The book takes a hands-on approach to implementation and associated problem-solving methodologies that will have you up-and-running and productive in no time while leveling up your automation skills. You'll discover how to plan your automation building for optimal results, what are the native features available in Zapier, and the applications that connect with it, as well as how to optimally configure your workflows to automate your processes in as few steps as possible. Finally, you'll find out how to create advanced workflow automation from scratch and learn how to troubleshoot issues. By the end of this Zapier book, you'll be able to build your own advanced workflow automation using Zapier, addressing the key pain points encountered in businesses with manual and repetitive tasks.
Table of Contents (29 chapters)
1
Section 1: Getting Started with Zapier
7
Section 2: Customizing Your Zaps with Built-in Apps by Zapier – Functionality and Practical Uses
15
Section 3: Using the Features of the Formatter by Zapier Built-In App
21
Section 4: Getting the Most Out of Zapier – Business Automation Examples

Performing mathematical operations with Formatter by Zapier

There are most likely situations where you are consistently manually performing basic mathematical functions on a regular basis. You might want to add two or three values together or convert a number to a percentage. Thankfully, Formatter by Zapier allows you to perform standard math operations using multiple values.

Using the Numbers action event and the Perform Math Operation transform option, Formatter by Zapier allows you to perform the following basic mathematical operations:

  • Add
  • Subtract
  • Multiply
  • Divide
  • Make Negative

Here are a few examples of when you can use this transform option:

  • When your customer fills out an order form on Google Forms with an order amount for red balls and an order amount for yellow balls, and you want to calculate the total order amount.
  • When your team members submit an expense claim form with FastField Mobile Forms for travel and subsistence and...