Google Apps Script for G Suite Reviews & Product Details - Page 2

What do you like best about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

Ability to automate processes with different types of documets in Google Suite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

The Google-provided IDE is both subpar compared to other IDEs and has a few bad flaws that are so debilitating that I want to delete Apps Script from my system. Example 1: Getting the "Something went wrong" dialog. Something specific triggered this dialog. Can you at least try to be a little more helpful with information? Worse yet, the dialog blocks me from saving hours of my work. The Dismiss button DOES NOT dismiss the dialog. The dialog blocks is a top-level window that keeps from from working with the editor pane underneath. So I am prevented from trying to salvage my work. Example 2: The API documentation needs work and leaves out important details, leaving users to figure things out on their own via trial and error. For example, for a Sheet's Range, getFormulas() returns a 2D array of Strings representing formulas. An empty String shows that no formula was found in the corresponding cell. Google's documentation doesn't explain what happens when setFormulas() is used with that same 2D array. You might expect that added or edited formulas in the array would update the corresponding cells with new formulas and that blank values in the 2D array would leave existing cell contents alone. Not true and not document. The empty Array values ERASE prior contents of the cells. This is a design flaw but I could have worked around it more easily if it had been better documented. The documentation for Apps Script and its API is far inferior to the API documentation for other platforms, e.g., Java. You leave me guessing and wasting time by searching for answers from other users who have had similar problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

It's based on JavaScript so is easy to learn and grasp, also no prior hardcore programming knowledge is needed. Because of Google's workspace, it's very easy to set up and work. Moreover everything with it is done on cloud. Selective access is also a great feature with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

Some limitations are there when manipulating CSS with it. One can't run programs with huge execution time, apparently there's limit of 30 minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

Turning statics sheets into user experiences. I appreciate data modeling and creating the different views independently. It is easier to use than PowerApps according to my experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

I would like to have more data visualization tools. Once I experienced an issue, I updated and couldn't see anything but an error, yet the app was working correctly to the user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

The best part of Apps Script is that it's based on JavaScript so you don't really need to learn anything.

Integration with other G suite applications such as Google Sheets, Docs etc is really smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

Code editor can be better, there are no options to control the looks. Dark mode can add charm to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

Google Suite is very convenient for everyday use. It uses the most convenient platform and is seamless with syncing online through multiple devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

There are some things that are hard to pick up in the beginning and some of their help desk options are hard to reach. Hard to get help if you are unfamiliar. It is defiantly easier for younger people but might be a more difficult task for older people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

The Google Apps Script is helpful for when you need to make spreadsheets that are more dynamic or automated - such as automatically sorting rows alphabetically every time you enter new data. For anyone that already knows SQL, it should be extremely easy to use. For those who aren't familiar with writing scripts, there are so many forums out there that are specific to Google Apps Script which make it really easy to get the kind of script you are looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

There are just a couple things I've noticed that have made things difficult for me at times. First off, sometimes when there is an error in your script, it can be a little difficult to tell what has gone wrong - meaning the error information is very vague, but this is similar to using any scriptwriting app. Secondly, because Google is constantly making updates, sometimes when you find a script to use from an older forum it will no longer run the way it used to when the author made it. On the flip side, because they are making these updates a lot, many improvements end up being made where those scripts don't need to be as complicated as they used to be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

Super user friendly, easy to pick up if youre new Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

missing some capabilities, not as in depth if youre not familiar Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

Ability to automate things in Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.—including the ability to clone documents, make changes, do advanced calculations that aren't possible using native sheets functions. Replaces both VBS and shell/batch scripting that you might use in a Microsoft environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

Sometimes things that should be part of the core Apps Script functionality aren't and take a long time to be implemented. There are items that a lot of users have requested that Google takes a while to improve/implement. Also, sometimes I'm frustrated by having to fall back on clunkier syntax to access the whole Google API. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

The availability of scripts on the cloud without having to turn your system on Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Apps Script for G Suite?

It would have been nice to see IntelliSense and auto-formatting features on its native editor Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.