Download Google File
Last Updated: Mar 15, 2021
Last Updated: Mar 15, 2021
Use this function to download a google file like Google Sheets or Google Docs etc., from Google Drive.
Download Google File (file_id, attachment_type, file_path, private_key, client_email)
| Input Parameter Name | Description |
|---|---|
| file_id | ID of the Google file |
| attachment_type | MimeType of the file For more information, refer to the below table MIME Types |
| file_path | Path to download the file along with the name and extension to download the file as |
| private_key | Private key of the service account |
| client_email | Email ID of the service account |
| Return Value | Description |
|---|---|
| Output |
|
Download Google File (XYZ123, application/vnd.google-apps.document, C:\Downloads\Invoice.docx, —–BEGIN PRIVATE KEY—–\nABCD\n—–END PRIVATE KEY—–, name@project-id.iam.gserviceaccount.com)
| MIME Type | File Type |
|---|---|
| application/vnd.google-apps.document | Google Docs |
| application/vnd.google-apps.drive-sdk | 3rd party shortcut |
| application/vnd.google-apps.drawing | Google Drawing |
| application/vnd.google-apps.file | Google Drive file |
| application/vnd.google-apps.folder | Google Drive folder |
| application/vnd.google-apps.form | Google Forms |
| application/vnd.google-apps.fusiontable | Google Fusion Tables |
| application/vnd.google-apps.map | Google My Maps |
| application/vnd.google-apps.presentation | Google Slides |
| application/vnd.google-apps.script | Google Apps Scripts |
| application/vnd.google-apps.shortcut | Shortcut |
| application/vnd.google-apps.site | Google Sites |
| application/vnd.google-apps.spreadsheet | Google Sheets |
This list is not exhaustive.
Ensure that Full Control permission is given to Users for the path given. To check this, right-click on the folder and choose the Security option.
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To view all the Google Drive functions, click here.