This is a companion article to the CI HUB Beginners Guide. You will need to review both articles to get started using the Connector.
Installing the Connector
Follow the steps below to download the CI HUB Connector for Google Workspace:
Create a new document within Google Sheets, Docs, or Slides
Open the marketplace by going to "Add-ons" then "Get add-ons". Search for the "CI HUB Connector" and install it for either your user or if you are the admin of a domain, for all users of the domain.
Now, you can find the Connector under "Add-ons" then "CI HUB Connector" and start it by clicking "Open".
Google Workspace specific features and limitations
Limitations
No External Content Panel (ExCoP)
You may see mentions in other CI HUB help articles of an external content panel marked with a link icon. This is not supported within the Google Workspace connector. It’s worth noting that these limitations are due to lack of need/support within Google Workspace itself, and may not be noticeable while using the Connector.
This means there is no support for:
Checking the version of the placed asset
Warnings when a used asset has been updated in Frontify
Linking assets to their local or cloud version
Status regarding local availability
Information regarding missing assets
Moving the source of the asset (from Cloud to local)
FAQ
Q: Are there limits on what assets you can place in a Google Sheet?
A: Yes, only JPEG and PNG can be placed in a Google Sheet with a file size max of 2MB and a pixel max of 1 million.
Q: When I upload a Google Workspace file into Frontify, what format is it in?
A: When you click "add file" you will be prompted with several format options for export:
Sheets: .xlsx, .ods, and .pdf
Docs: .docx, .odt, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt
Slides: .pptx, .odp, .pdf