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# Save PDFs in Google Drive

> Automatically store generated PDFs in Google Drive folders

This feature enables automatic storage of generated PDFs in specified Google Drive folders, with optional dynamic subfolder organization.

## Basic Setup

1. Open the **Actions** tab of the automation editor
2. Click **Add action** and pick "Save PDFs in Google Drive"
3. Select your target Google Drive folder
4. (Optional) Configure dynamic subfolders

<Note>
  Default behavior: PDFs save to root MyDrive folder if no folder is specified.
</Note>

## Dynamic Subfolders

Automatically organize PDFs by creating dynamic subfolders using static text and placeholders.

### Setup Instructions

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable the Feature">
    Enable "Save PDFs in Google Drive" in automation settings
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Folder">
    Select your Google Drive destination folder
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Subfolder">
    Enter "Subfolder Name (Optional)" using text and/or placeholders
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Hierarchy">
    Use forward slashes (`/`) to create nested folder structures
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Subfolder Examples

**Static Organization:**

```
Reports
Invoices/2024
Contracts/Pending
```

**Dynamic with Placeholders:**

```
{{client_name}}
{{date}}_Documents
Clients/{{client_name}}/{{year}}
{{department}}/{{project_name}}/Finals
```

## Adding Placeholders

* Type `/` in the subfolder field to browse available placeholders
* Manual entry: Use `{{placeholder_name}}` format

<Info>
  Line item placeholders are automatically excluded from the placeholder list.
</Info>

## How It Works

1. DocsAutomator replaces placeholders with actual document values
2. Creates folder structure if it doesn't exist (prevents duplicates)
3. Saves PDF to the final subfolder location

## Troubleshooting

| Issue                        | Solution                                              |
| ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| Subfolder option not visible | Ensure you've selected a Google Drive folder first    |
| Folders not created          | Verify placeholder values exist in your data          |
| Empty placeholders           | PDFs save to main selected folder if values are blank |