> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://machinations.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://machinations.gitbook.io/docs/collaboration/google-drive.md).

# Google Sheets

Export/Import with Google Sheets

### Export your Machinations diagrams directly to your Google Drive account

![](https://2667914601-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LGZcALyOGDKb9q0wdJ5%2F-LhjpHfxleFKlSeqIC-K%2F-Lhjx8XSjNQ2_9D_Dko3%2Fdiagram-gdrive.gif?alt=media\&token=bb1440ed-d7b5-4853-b89c-0c214f3018de)

Go to `File > Export to Google Drive` , allow Machinations to connect to your Google Drive and select the folder in which you want to save your diagram spreadsheet.

{% hint style="warning" %}
In order to export your diagram to Google Drive, you need to allow Machinations access to your account.

This allows you to navigate and save your Machinations Diagrams into whichever Google Drive folder you want.
{% endhint %}

Once you exported your diagram, you can access the spreadsheet from your Google Drive account and make changes to it. You can find a link to it in Documents Details.

![](https://2667914601-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LGZcALyOGDKb9q0wdJ5%2F-LhqPurLdrzPrM4r5mlF%2F-LhqQnycgrvy9OC_kiGA%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e0994425-bc90-4eb3-aab5-0b0cf20037c6)

:wrench: E.g. change the number of Resources available in the Timber Pool from 350 to 200.

![](https://2667914601-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LGZcALyOGDKb9q0wdJ5%2F-LhjpHfxleFKlSeqIC-K%2F-Lhk2PTct2SMzSVVhdRY%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=3a2cd99d-0799-47c2-b285-539bf0d45d00)

{% hint style="success" %}
Export/Import to Google Drive is async. In order for the changes you make to your Google Sheet to take effect in your Machinations diagram, you'll need to `File > Import from Google Drive > Select the diagram`
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
After Importing a Sheet from Google Drive you **MUST** **Save** the newly created file. Any changes you make after Import **will not** be saved if you close the tab without saving.
{% endhint %}