The Google Drive Create File action is used to create a new file on Google Drive. This action allows your application to dynamically generate files and save them to a specified folder. It is particularly preferred in scenarios such as report generation, document automation, and file-based workflows.

Technical Specifications

• File Creation: Creates a new file on Google Drive with the specified content, file name, and type (mimeType).
• Parameter Compatibility:
  
  • settings (Object – required): Configuration information required for Google Drive integration.
  • fileName (String – required): The name of the file to be created.
  • content (String – required): File content.
  • folderId (String – optional): ID of the folder where the file will be saved. If left blank, it will be saved to the root directory.
  • mimeType (String – optional): File type (e.g., text/plain, application/pdf, application/vnd.google-apps.document).
• Result: Returns a single response (One) → The ID and details of the created file.
• Value Binding: Fixed values can be assigned to parameters, or dynamic values can be bound using the Symbol Picker tool.
• Web & Mobile Support: Can be used in both web and mobile applications.

Google Drive Create File Action Application Steps

1. Defining the Action in UI Design

• Open your project on the Kuika platform.
• In the UI Design module, select the screen where you want to perform the file creation process.
• Add a button (e.g., “Create File”).
• Select the button and add the OnClick → Google → Google Drive Create File action from the + ADD ACTION menu.

2. Configuring Parameters

• settings (required): Select the defined settings for Google Drive integration.
• fileName (required): E.g.: “Report-2025.pdf”.
• content (required): File content (e.g., text or base64-encoded data).
• folderId (optional): The folder ID where the file will be saved.
• mimeType (optional): E.g.: application/pdf → Creates a PDF file.

Use Case: Automatic Report Creation in Google Drive

In a reporting application, when a user clicks a button, the daily report content can be automatically converted into a file in Google Drive.

Steps:

1. Add a Text Area element in UI Design → User enters content.
2. When the “Create File” button is clicked, the Google Drive Create File action is triggered.
3. Parameters →
   
   • fileName: “DailyReport.txt”
   • content: Textarea content
   • mimeType: text/plain
4. The file is saved to Google Drive.

Google Drive Create File Advanced Customizations

• Dynamic Naming: The file name can be automatically generated based on the date or user (e.g., “Report-2025-09-17.pdf”).
• Folder-Based Saving: Files can be automatically added to a specific project folder.
• Chain Usage: After the file is created, the file ID can be transferred to other actions (e.g., sharing, sending via email).

Technical Risks and Controls

• If fileName and content are left blank, the file cannot be created.
• If mimeType is entered incorrectly, the file may not open.
• The user's Google Drive access permissions must be configured correctly.