I’m working on a Google Apps Script project that creates email drafts in Gmail using data pulled from a Google Sheet. The script works most of the time, but the way the email is formatted isn’t matching my expectations.
Here is what my sheet looks like:
Name
Type
Route
Vehicle
Al
In
R1
Car123
Bob
Out
R2
Van1
Van2
Cal
Local
R3
Bus1
Express
R4
Bus2
Rush
R5
Bus3
When I select the last row, I want the email to display as follows:
Hi there,
Here's the info:
Cal, Local, R3, Bus1
Cal, Express, R4, Bus2
Cal, Rush, R5, Bus3
Instead, the script outputs the data in a jumbled manner. Although the code runs without error, it doesn’t properly format the multiple entries within some cells. Any suggestions on how I can resolve this issue?
I’ve tackled similar projects before, and here’s what worked for me:
Instead of trying to handle everything in one go, break it down into steps. First, process your data row by row. For each row, check if there are multiple entries in any cell. If so, create separate lines for each entry.
A useful approach is to create a temporary array to store each formatted line. Then you can join these lines together at the end to form your email body.
Don’t forget to handle empty cells - you might want to skip them or replace with placeholder text depending on your needs.
Also, consider using a HTML template for your email body. This gives you more control over formatting and makes it easier to insert your data in the right places.
Remember to test your script thoroughly with different data scenarios. Good luck with your project!
I’ve encountered similar challenges when working with Apps Script to generate email drafts from Google Sheets data. One effective approach I’ve found is to use a nested loop structure in your script. First, iterate through the selected rows, then for each row, loop through the columns to build your email content.
For cells with multiple entries, you might consider splitting the cell contents into an array and processing each element separately. A combination of the split() method and a for…of loop could handle this nicely.
Additionally, consider using template literals (backticks) for easier string formatting. This allows for cleaner, more readable code when constructing your email body.
Lastly, don’t forget to trim any excess whitespace that might be present in your cells. The trim() method can be particularly useful here to ensure a clean output in your email drafts.
hey there, i’ve dealt with this before. try using nested loops in ur script - one for rows, another for columns. for cells with multiple entries, use split() to make an array and loop thru it. template literals (backticks) can help with formatting too. don’t forget to trim() extra spaces! good luck with ur project!