What This Node Does
The Output node is the final step in every workflow. It saves your transformed data to a destination—Virtual Tables, Google Sheets, or CSV downloads—making it available for dashboards, reports, or further analysis. [SCREENSHOT: Output node on canvas showing destination and row count “1,245 rows exported”]When to Use This Node
Use the Output node when you need to:- Save workflow results - Persist transformed data for later use in dashboards or other workflows
- Create dashboard data - Export Virtual Tables that power dashboard widgets
- Share data - Export to Google Sheets for stakeholder access or download as CSV
- Chain workflows - Save intermediate results as Virtual Tables for use in other workflows
Step-by-Step Usage Guide
1
Add Output node to canvas
2
Connect to workflow
Connect the last transformation node to the Output node’s input handle[SCREENSHOT: Aggregation node connected to Output node]
3
Select destination
Choose Virtual Table (most common), Google Sheets, or CSV Download[SCREENSHOT: Destination dropdown with options]
4
Configure output settings
Name your Virtual Table or select Google Sheet. Choose Replace or Append mode.[SCREENSHOT: Output configuration panel]
5
Review schema (optional)
Check the Schema tab to verify column names and data types[SCREENSHOT: Schema tab showing columns]
6
Run workflow
Tips and Best Practices
Descriptive Names: Use clear Virtual Table names with context: “Monthly Revenue - 2024” not “Output_1”. Your future self will thank you.
Virtual Tables for Large Data: For datasets over 100K rows, use Virtual Tables instead of Google Sheets. Virtual Tables handle millions of rows efficiently.
Check Schema First: Always review the Schema tab before first run to verify column names and types match your expectations.
One Output Per Purpose: Create separate output Virtual Tables for different use cases (dashboards vs exports vs intermediate data) rather than overloading one table.