[PRC] LREC-002 | Upload plan in GDrive => Update PlanRadar Layer
1 Overview
This PlanRadar Connect recipe automates the process of uploading files from a specific Google Drive folder into a specific PlanRadar layer. When a new file is added in Google Drive, the recipe searches for the file, downloads its contents, and uploads it to the correct Layer/Component in PlanRadar.
If anything goes wrong, a custom error email is sent, and the recipe stops automatically.
2 Access & Prerequisites
Before using this recipe, make sure:
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You have authorised PlanRadar and Google Drive connectors using the Personal Access Token of your integration user
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The integration user has access to the destination Layer in PlanRadar
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You have identified the specific Google Drive folder for monitoring

3 Use the Recipe from the Library
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Go to the PlanRadar Connect Library
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Search for 'PlanRadar' and click the PlanRadar logo
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Find the recipe: [PRC] LREC-002 | Upload plan in GDrive ⇒ Update PlanRadar Layer
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Click Use this recipe
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Choose where to save the recipe copy

4 Configure the Recipe
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Click Edit to open the recipe
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Fill in mandatory fields in the Upload a plan to a Layer/Component step
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Please note that the file to upload should be a single page PDF file
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Specify the destination Layer in PlanRadar
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Please note that if the plan being updated in the layer has tickets positioned on it, you need to manually confirm the repositioning on the new plan in PlanRadar app
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Fill in the email address to receive error notifications in Step 7
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Press Save
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Click Test recipe to validate
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After testing, click Exit and then Start recipe

5 What Happens Next
Once active, every time a file is uploaded to the selected Google Drive folder, the recipe will fetch the file and upload it into the specified PlanRadar layer.
If any step fails, a custom email alert is sent and the job stops.
6 Further Exploration
Explore additional templates or advanced flows in the Resources tab of PlanRadar Connect.

Updated May 12, 2026
