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Stop duplicate records in Make with a Data Store
Remember IDs across runs, block repeated records, and test a missing ID on Make Free. See the limits when runs overlap.
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Calculate whole packs in Make with ceil
Calculate enough whole packs in Make with ceil. Follow a Free-plan example, compare round and floor, and check exact multiples and zero before using the result.
Make Numeric aggregator: sum quantities by category
Group order quantities into category totals in Make. Use SUM, fix inconsistent names with trim and lower, and check the result on the Free plan.
Clean messy text in Make with trim and lower
Remove spaces at the edges of a label and standardise its capitalisation in Make Free. Build a two-module practice workflow, inspect the result and learn what trim leaves unchanged.
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Is Make Free enough for your workflow?
Check Make Free's limits, fill in a monthly credit budget, and decide what to measure before you rely on a workflow.
Make filters for beginners: stop the wrong records
Build a harmless Make Free practice scenario, add two filter rules and test which records pass before using the rule in a real workflow.
How to plan your first automation workflow
Use a filled example and a copyable workflow brief to plan your first automation. Check expected results and whether the build is worth your time.