Hey everyone! I’m working on a project that involves Google Forms, Sheets, and Data Studio. I’ve got a form that feeds into a sheet, which then feeds into a Data Studio report. The problem is that I have to manually update the cells in my Data Studio sheet to fetch new data from the form responses.
I’m using a simple formula like ='Form '!C55 to retrieve data, but it doesn’t update automatically when new form responses come in. I’m looking for a way to set up an auto-update, so as soon as a new response is submitted in the form, the corresponding cell in my Data Studio sheet gets filled.
Has anyone figured out a solution for this? I’d appreciate any tips or methods to achieve real-time updates without having to manually drag cells or refresh the data.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Having worked with Google Sheets and Data Studio extensively, I can suggest using the QUERY function for real-time updates. It’s a powerful tool that can automatically pull data from your form responses sheet.
Try replacing your current formula with something like:
=QUERY(‘Form Responses’!A:Z, “SELECT C WHERE A IS NOT NULL”)
This will dynamically update as new responses come in, without needing manual intervention or scripts. The QUERY function essentially creates a live connection between your sheets.
Remember to adjust the column references and add any necessary filters to match your specific setup. Also, ensure your Data Studio report is set to refresh regularly to reflect these updates.
This method has served me well in similar projects, offering a straightforward solution for real-time reporting.
hey there! i’ve had this issue too. what worked for me was using the IMPORTRANGE function. it lets u pull data from one sheet to another automatically. just use something like:
=IMPORTRANGE(“url_of_form_responses_sheet”, “Sheet1!A:C”)
it updates pretty quick, no need for manual stuff. hope this helps u out!
I’ve dealt with a similar situation before, and I found that using Google Apps Script can solve this problem effectively.
Here’s what worked for me:
- Open your Google Sheet
- Go to Tools > Script editor
- Create a new script and paste in a function that copies data from your form responses to your Data Studio sheet
- Set up a trigger to run this function automatically when a form is submitted
The script basically automates what you’re doing manually. It can copy the new data to the right cells in your Data Studio sheet instantly when a form is submitted.
One caveat: make sure your Data Studio report is set to refresh data frequently. I usually set mine to refresh every 15 minutes.
This approach has worked great for me, providing near real-time updates without any manual intervention. Hope this helps!