Can I design a form that selects a specific division’s sheet, chooses a name and week from dropdowns, and automatically updates dedicated cells in a Google Sheet?
yeah, its possible using google app script to catch form submissions and update the apropriate sheet. not built in, so you’ll need a bit of custom code. good luck!
I have worked on a similar project and found that Google Forms can effectively feed data into multiple sheets with the right scripting approach. In my experience, writing a custom Google Apps Script that catches form submissions and then determines the target sheet based on the dropdown inputs made the process robust. After some testing and iteration, including adding useful error handling and debug logs, the solution was efficient and maintained the integrity of the data for various divisions. It does require patience and careful planning but is a viable solution for automating data entry.
My experience with integrating Google Forms and Sheets has taught me that while the forms interface isn’t designed to target multiple sheets directly, a well-crafted Apps Script can bridge that gap. By capturing the form submissions and leveraging conditional logic within the script, it’s possible to send data to the correct sheet based on specific dropdown values. I found that thoroughly testing the script under different scenarios is essential to ensure accurate updates across divisions. The process requires additional effort in scripting and debugging, but the benefits in terms of data automation and integrity are significant.
hey, i gave it a whirl with app script. mapping dropdown values to sheets was key. might need tweaking but it worked real good for me. good luck!