Hey everyone! I'm new here and could really use some help.
I'm trying to set up an automation between Airtable and Zapier. What I want to do is check if an ID in one column is an odd number. If it is, I need to update the status in another column automatically.
I've been looking all over for a solution, but I'm stuck on how to write the search formula. Does anyone know how to do this? I'd be super grateful for any tips or examples!
Thanks a bunch for your help. I'm excited to learn from this community!
hey alice! i’ve done something similar before. in airtable, use the MOD function to check for odd IDs. formula would be like MOD({ID Column}, 2) = 1. then in zapier, set up a filter step to only continue if that condition is true. hope this helps ya out!
I’ve been using Airtable and Zapier for a while, and I think I can offer some insight into your problem. Instead of relying solely on Zapier for this task, you might want to consider handling most of the logic within Airtable itself. This approach can be more efficient and easier to maintain.
In Airtable, create a formula field with this expression: IF(MOD({ID Column}, 2) = 1, “Odd”, “Even”)
This will categorize your IDs as “Odd” or “Even”. Then, set up an Automation in Airtable (no need for Zapier here) to update your status column based on this new field.
If you still prefer using Zapier, you can trigger it when the formula field changes to “Odd”. This way, you’re offloading some of the processing to Airtable and making your Zap simpler and more robust.
Remember to test thoroughly before implementing in your production environment. Good luck with your project!
I’ve encountered a similar challenge in my work with Airtable and Zapier. Here’s a solution that should work for you:
In Airtable, create a new formula field. Use this formula: MOD({Your ID Column}, 2) = 1
This will return TRUE for odd IDs and FALSE for even ones.
In Zapier, set up a new zap triggered by new or updated Airtable records. Add a filter step that only continues if the formula field is TRUE. Then, add an action step to update the status column in Airtable.
This approach is efficient and doesn’t require complex coding. Let me know if you need any clarification on the steps.