Actions16
Image → Create
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation creates an image using a specified Placid template. It allows users to customize the image by configuring template layers either through a simple form-based interface or by providing advanced JSON definitions. This is useful for dynamically generating images with personalized content, such as marketing materials, social media graphics, or product images.
Use Case Examples
- Generate a promotional banner by selecting a Placid template and setting text and image layers via the simple configuration mode.
- Create a custom social media post image by defining layer modifications in JSON format for precise control over the design.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Template | Select the Placid template to use for image generation, either from a list or by entering the template UUID directly. |
| Configuration Mode | Choose how to configure the template layers: using simple form fields or advanced JSON. |
| Layers | In simple mode, specify individual layer modifications such as text content, colors, visibility, images, and custom properties for each layer in the template. |
| Layers (JSON) | In advanced mode, define all layer modifications as a JSON object for the template. |
| Additional Options | Optional fields including a webhook URL to receive the generated image and passthrough custom data included in webhook responses. |
Output
JSON
imageUrl- URL of the generated image.webhookResponse- Response data from the webhook if a webhook URL is provided.passthroughData- Custom data passed through and returned in webhook responses.
Dependencies
- Placid API key credential for authentication with the Placid service.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the selected template ID is valid and accessible; invalid or missing template IDs will cause errors.
- When using binary image uploads, verify the binary data field name is correctly specified and contains valid image data.
- If using the webhook success URL, ensure the URL is reachable and correctly configured to receive POST requests.
- Errors related to unsupported resources or operations indicate misconfiguration of the resource or operation parameters.