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Download Embedded Image

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Overview

This node operation downloads an embedded image from a specified ticket in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. It allows users to either save the image to a specified local path or retrieve the image data as a base64 string. This is useful for automating the extraction and storage of embedded images from ticket descriptions for further processing or archival.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automatically download embedded images from support tickets to a local directory for backup.
  2. Retrieve embedded image data as base64 to embed in reports or other systems.

Properties

Name Meaning
Ticket ID ID of the ticket containing the embedded image, used to identify the source ticket for the image download.
Image ID ID of the embedded image to download, used to specify which image within the ticket to retrieve.
Download Path Optional local file path where the downloaded image will be saved. If not provided, the image data is returned as base64.

Output

JSON

  • success - Indicates if the image download was successful.
  • ticketId - The ID of the ticket from which the image was downloaded.
  • imageId - The ID of the embedded image that was downloaded.
  • downloadPath - The local file path where the image was saved, if specified.
  • data - Base64 encoded string of the image data if no download path was specified.
  • message - Status message describing the result of the download operation.

Dependencies

  • ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus API
  • An API authentication token credential

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the provided Ticket ID and Image ID are correct and exist in the ServiceDesk Plus system.
  • If specifying a download path, verify that the path is valid and writable by the n8n process.
  • Common errors include network issues, authentication failures, or invalid IDs, which will be returned in the error message field.

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