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PDF → Get

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Overview

This node retrieves a specific PDF document by its unique ID using the Placid API. It is useful in scenarios where you need to fetch and use an existing PDF generated or stored in Placid, such as for further processing, downloading, or integration into workflows.

Use Case Examples

  1. Retrieve a PDF by its ID to attach it to an email.
  2. Fetch a PDF document for review or archival purposes within an automation.

Properties

Name Meaning
PDF ID The unique ID of the PDF to retrieve, required to specify which PDF document to fetch.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the retrieved PDF.
  • url - The URL where the PDF can be accessed or downloaded.
  • name - The name of the PDF document.
  • createdAt - The timestamp when the PDF was created.
  • metadata - Additional metadata associated with the PDF.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for Placid API authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • If the PDF ID is invalid or not found, the node will throw an error indicating the PDF could not be retrieved. Verify the PDF ID is correct.
  • Ensure the Placid API credentials are correctly configured to avoid authentication errors.
  • If the operation or resource is not supported, the node throws an error; verify the resource is set to 'PDF' and operation to 'Get'.

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