Document Generation

Everything you need to know about generating PDFs from your database.

Templates

Build with AI

Describe your document in plain language. AI generates the template from your Airtable data.

Template Builder

Import your own HTML/CSS template. For developers and advanced users.

Google Docs Template

Create templates using Google Docs with variables

Google Slides Template

Create slide-based templates for presentations and reports

Features

Variables & Auto Field Mapping

Use the Fields Panel for auto-mapping or write your own variables

Checkbox Variables

Auto-check boxes based on Single Select or Multiple Select fields

Line Items

Generate tables with dynamic rows from linked records

Nested Line Items

Multi-level line items for complex document structures

Conditional Sections

Show or hide content based on field values

Dynamic Images

Insert images from your database fields automatically

Sorting & Grouping

Use Airtable views to control sorting and filtering

Multiple Grouping (Template Builder)

Organize data with up to 3 levels of hierarchical grouping

Email Delivery

Send generated documents directly to recipients via email

Print Labels - Repeat X Times

Duplicate the same label X times based on a quantity field (Template Builder only)

Dividers (Template Builder)

Add horizontal and vertical dividers with customizable thickness and color

Pivot Tables (Template Builder)

Cross-tabulation grids with dynamic columns, grouped headers, and automatic totals

Headers & Footers (Template Builder)

Add repeating headers and footers with logos, page numbers, and company info on every page

PDF Form Document Name

Customize the output filename for PDF Form flows using static text and Airtable variables

Mixed Page Orientation

Combine portrait and landscape pages in a single PDF using page break orientation settings

View Reports

Export entire Airtable views as PDF reports - no template required.

View Report

Export any view as a formatted PDF table. Generate on demand or schedule with automations.

Troubleshooting

My PDF is blank or missing data

This usually happens when variables don't match your field names. Check that:

  • Your variables exactly match your database field names (case-sensitive)
  • The record you're generating from has data in those fields
  • You've mapped all the fields correctly in TypeFlow
Line items are not showing

Make sure you have:

  • A linked records field connecting to your line items table
  • The correct table selected for line items in TypeFlow
  • Proper syntax: {{#line_items}}...{{/line_items}}
Images are not appearing in my PDF

For images to work:

  • Use the {{image:Field Name}} syntax
  • Make sure the image URL is publicly accessible
  • Check that the field contains a valid image URL
PDF formatting looks different than my template

Keep in mind:

  • Use standard fonts (Google Fonts work best)
  • Avoid complex tables or nested formatting
  • Set explicit page margins in your Google Doc
  • Use the preview feature to test before generating

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