Actions16
PDF → Merge
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation merges multiple PDF files into a single PDF document. It supports two configuration modes: Simple and Advanced. In Simple mode, users can provide PDF sources either as URLs or as binary files directly uploaded. In Advanced mode, users specify a JSON array of PDF URLs to merge. This operation is useful for combining multiple PDF documents into one, such as merging reports, invoices, or forms.
Use Case Examples
- Merging multiple PDF reports from URLs into a single consolidated report.
- Combining several uploaded PDF files into one document for easier sharing or archiving.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Configuration Mode | Choose how to configure the PDF merge, either via form fields (Simple) or by specifying URLs as a JSON array (Advanced). |
| PDF Sources | In Simple mode, specify 2-10 PDF files to merge, which can be URLs or binary files uploaded directly. |
| URLs (JSON) | In Advanced mode, provide a JSON array of 2-10 PDF URLs to merge. |
| Additional Options | Optional fields including a webhook URL to receive the merged PDF when generation completes and passthrough data to include custom data in webhook responses. |
Output
JSON
pdfUrl- URL of the merged PDF file generated by the operation.webhookResponse- Response data from the webhook if a webhook URL is provided.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for Placid API authentication to perform PDF merging.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure that the number of PDF sources or URLs is between 2 and 10 as required; otherwise, the operation may fail.
- If using binary files, verify that the binary field name matches the uploaded data field name.
- Check that URLs provided are accessible and point to valid PDF files.
- If a webhook URL is provided, ensure it is reachable and correctly configured to receive the merged PDF.