Creating Images with OpenAI from Airtable Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate image creation using OpenAI from Airtable with Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Step-by-step instructions included. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Image Creation

To create images using OpenAI from Airtable, we first need to access Pabbly Connect, which serves as the integration platform for this automation. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect homepage by typing ‘Pabbly.com/connect’ in your browser.

Once on the homepage, you will see options to sign in or sign up for free. New users can create an account and receive 100 free tasks every month to explore the features of Pabbly Connect. Existing users can simply sign in to begin.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing in, navigate to the dashboard of Pabbly Connect where you can see all your workflows. To create a new workflow, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button in the top right corner. A dialog box will appear asking for a workflow name.

• Name the workflow as ‘Generate Image Using OpenAI for Airtable Record’.
• Select a folder to save the workflow, such as ‘Test Integrations’.
• Click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.

Now, you will see two sections: Trigger and Action. Here, we will set Airtable as our trigger application and OpenAI as our action application to automate the process of image generation.

3. Setting Up the Airtable Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will configure Airtable as the trigger application in Pabbly Connect. Select Airtable and choose the trigger event as ‘New Record’. This event will start the workflow whenever a new record is added to your Airtable base.

Next, you will need to connect your Airtable account by adding a new connection. This requires a personal access token, which you can generate from your Airtable account settings. Ensure to select the appropriate scopes for permissions.

• Record Read
• Record Write
• Base Read and Write
• Manage Webhooks

After entering the token, save the connection. You will then need to specify the base, table, and trigger field to ensure that the workflow operates correctly.

4. Generating Images with OpenAI in Pabbly Connect

Once the Airtable trigger is set up, the next step is to configure OpenAI as the action application in Pabbly Connect. Select OpenAI and choose the action event ‘Generate Image’ using the D E3 model.

Connect to your OpenAI account using an existing connection or create a new one by providing your API key. After connecting, you will need to fill in the required fields such as the prompt, number of images, and image size.

Prompt: Use the title from the Airtable record. Number of Images: Specify how many images to generate. Image Size: Choose from the available options based on the model used.

After filling in these details, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to generate the image. You should receive a response containing the image URL, confirming that the image was created successfully.

5. Updating Airtable with the Generated Image Link

Now that the image has been generated, the final step is to update your Airtable record with the image link using Pabbly Connect. Add another action step and select Airtable again, this time choosing the action event ‘Update Record’.

Ensure you connect to your Airtable account again and then specify the record ID dynamically. Map the fields such as prompt, number of images, and the image link you received from OpenAI.

Map the Record ID from the previous response. Map the Prompt and Number of Images fields. Map the Image Link to update the Airtable record.

After mapping the fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. You should see a successful response indicating that the Airtable record has been updated with the new image link.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to automate the process of creating images using OpenAI from Airtable through Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can easily set up this integration and streamline your workflow.

Utilizing Pabbly Connect allows for seamless automation between applications, ensuring that whenever a new title is added to your Airtable base, an image is generated and the link is automatically updated, enhancing productivity and efficiency.