Workflow: build automation using n8n for Form Code Create Triggered
Integrations: code, formTrigger, googleDrive, if, set, stickyNote

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organized!\n"}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "cd00c8a3-42e3-44f4-89b3-663da809346c", "name": "Sticky Note1", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [1100, -440], "parameters": {"color": 5, "width": 460, "height": 380, "content": "## \ud83d\udd04 Decision Point: Folder Check\nThe workflow splits into two paths based on folder existence:\n- \u2705 TRUE: Use existing folder path\n- \ud83c\udd95 FALSE: Create new folder path\n\n## \ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f Existing Folder Path (Upper)\n1. Prepare Files for Upload: Splits files for individual processing\n2. Upload Files: Uploads to existing folder maintaining structure\n\n## \ud83d\udcc1 New Folder Path (Lower)\n1. Create Folder: Generates new folder in Drive\n2. Prepare Files for New Folder: Splits files for individual processing\n3. Upload to New Folder: Uploads to newly created folder"}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "a0b1ff8a-3308-41da-bb4b-01b50cccc456", "name": "Sticky Note2", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [1920, -340], "parameters": {"color": 5, "width": 360, "height": 200, "content": "## \u2699\ufe0f File Processing Notes\n- All binary files are split individually for proper upload handling\n- Original file names and structure are preserved\n- Both paths ensure identical file organization\n\nalso see https://n8n.io/workflows/1621-split-out-binary-data/"}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "c16b2105-638d-4d48-b39d-ff8772375674", "name": "Sticky Note4", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [400, -340], "parameters": {"color": 5, "width": 660, "height": 280, "content": "## \ud83d\udd0d Search Query Pattern\n\nThe following search pattern looks for a folder with the specified name in a particular parent folder:\nMake sure to replace <folderId>\n\n```javascript\nmimeType='application/vnd.google-apps.folder' and name = '{{ $json.folderName }}' and '<folderId>' in parents\n```\n\n**Important**: Marl Always Output Data so you can check also if nothing found."}, "typeVersion": 1}], "pinData": {}, "connections": {"Create Folder": {"main": [[{"node": "Prepare Files for New Folder", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "Folder found ?": {"main": [[{"node": "Prepare Files for Upload", "type": "main", "index": 0}], [{"node": "Create Folder", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "Get Folder Name": {"main": [[{"node": "Search specific folder", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "On form submission": {"main": [[{"node": "Get Folder Name", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "Search specific folder": {"main": [[{"node": "Folder found ?", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "Prepare Files for Upload": {"main": [[{"node": "Upload Files", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "Prepare Files for New Folder": {"main": [[{"node": "Upload to New Folder", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}}}