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Record → Download Attached File

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Overview

This node operation allows users to download an attached file from a specific record within a Ninox database. It is useful in scenarios where files are stored as attachments in Ninox records and need to be retrieved for further processing or storage elsewhere. For example, a user might download invoice PDFs attached to customer records for archival or automated emailing.

Use Case Examples

  1. Download a contract PDF attached to a client record in Ninox for sending via email.
  2. Retrieve an image file attached to a product record for use in a marketing campaign.

Properties

Name Meaning
Ninox Team The ID of the Ninox team to access, which can be selected from a list, specified by URL, or entered as an ID.
Ninox Database The ID of the Ninox database to access, selectable from a list, by URL, or by direct ID entry.
Ninox Table The ID of the Ninox table to access, selectable from a list, by URL, or by direct ID entry.
Record ID The ID of the record that contains the attachments. This is required to identify which record's file to download.
File Name The file ID or name of the attachment to download from the specified record.
Request Options Additional HTTP request options such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy settings, and timeout configuration.

Output

Binary

The binary output contains the downloaded file data from the Ninox record attachment.

JSON

  • fileName - The name or ID of the downloaded file.
  • recordId - The ID of the record from which the file was downloaded.
  • teamId - The ID of the Ninox team accessed.
  • databaseId - The ID of the Ninox database accessed.
  • tableId - The ID of the Ninox table accessed.

Dependencies

  • Requires Ninox API access with an API key credential.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the provided team, database, table, and record IDs are correct and accessible with the API key used.
  • Verify the file name matches an existing attachment in the specified record.
  • Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests fail.
  • If SSL errors occur, consider enabling the 'Ignore SSL Issues' option cautiously.

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