Using Google Docs API to Build a Document with Multiple Images

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Issue:
I’m using the Google Docs API in Laravel to add inline images, but offset settings trigger errors. How can I correctly position the images?

function createDocWithPics($input) {
    $clientObj = new GoogleClient();
    $clientObj->setCredentials('service_account.json');
    $docService = new DocumentManager($clientObj);
    $document = $docService->create(['title' => 'New Document']);
    $docService->insertImage($document->id, 'https://example.com/sample.png', 1);
    return $document->id;
}
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hey alex, i had similar issu’s. try making sure you’re using the correct index in insert calls. rough workaround was to insert a dummy text then replace it with the image, that seemed to fix the offset errors in my case.

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In my experience with the Google Docs API, the key is to precisely define your destination index. I found that inserting an inline image typically requires a shift in the document’s text structure, which can be handled by programmatically confirming the context. My workaround involved examining the document’s segments to choose a proper insertion point, usually tied to a well-defined paragraph break or element boundary. This approach minimizes the potential offset errors. For your use case, reviewing the API’s criteria for valid indices could also be beneficial.

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During my work with the Google Docs API I encountered a similar challenge when inserting multiple images dynamically. My solution was to first map out the document’s structure to avoid any unexpected shifts in the indices. I made sure that each image was tied to a well-defined anchor point in the text, such as using a placeholder after inserting specific text segments. After placing the image at that secured spot, I programmatically adjusted the subsequent indices. This method worked reliably even when the document was updated frequently. It also helped to log the document’s state at each modification step to diagnose any index shifts early on. This systematic approach enabled me to work around the offset issues you’re experiencing.