Spreadsheet Creator

Turn structured data into a downloadable CSV or Excel file.

Spreadsheet Creator

What does it do?

The Spreadsheet Creator node turns structured data into a spreadsheet file you can download, share, or send to someone else. Think of it like an export assistant that takes workflow results and packages them into a ready-to-use report.

Smart Features

• Accepts flexible input: You can send a list of records, one record, or column-based data.

• Cleans extra text around the data: If the input contains unwanted text before or after the data, the node tries to isolate the usable part.

• Converts one record automatically: If you send just one item, the node still turns it into a spreadsheet correctly.

• Creates the file and stores it for you: The node uploads the finished spreadsheet automatically and returns a secure file link.

• Adds the file to Diaflow Drive: The exported file is also registered in your workspace storage so your team can find it later.

Real-World Business Value

• Export filtered sales results into Excel and send them to finance or leadership.

• Turn AI-generated tables into CSV files for upload into another business system.

• Convert workflow results into spreadsheet attachments for scheduled reports or customer updates.

Step-by-Step Setup

• In the Input Data field, select the structured output from an earlier node using @.

• Make sure the input is structured like records and fields, not plain text.

• In the Format field, choose CSV if the file will be imported elsewhere.

• Choose XLSX if the file will be opened in modern Excel.

• Choose XLS only if someone still needs the older Excel format.

• Run the workflow and copy the returned file link, or open the file from your workspace storage.

The Transformation: Before & After

Before

[
  {
    "Customer": "Acme Corp",
    "Region": "APAC",
    "Status": "Active",
    "Revenue": 12500
  },
  {
    "Customer": "Blue Peak",
    "Region": "EMEA",
    "Status": "Pending",
    "Revenue": 8300
  }
]

After

Output file: customer-report.xlsx

Customer   | Region | Status  | Revenue
Acme Corp  | APAC   | Active  | 12500
Blue Peak  | EMEA   | Pending | 8300

Tips & Warnings for First-Timers

• Do not paste plain sentences into Input Data. This node needs structured data, not free text.

• Keep all rows consistent. If one row uses different field names, the exported sheet may contain unexpected blank cells.

• Avoid adding notes like Results: before the data. Paste only the structured data itself when possible.

• Use XLSX for most cases. Choose XLS only for older systems, and remember it has a row limit.

• If your file may grow large, avoid XLS. Older Excel files can fail once they pass about 65,000 rows.

• The exported file name is generated automatically. If you email or store many exports, rename the file afterward so it is easier to recognize.

• The file is meant for download and sharing, not advanced formatting. It does not add colors, custom sheet names, multiple tabs, or styled headers.

• Open generated links soon after creation if they are used in later steps. Some temporary files may not stay available forever.

• If the file link works but the file does not appear in Drive right away, refresh and check again.

Need help?

• Learn the basics in How a node works

• Build the full flow in Create a workflow

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