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The PDF Maker Generate PDF

Generate PDF from data source

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Overview

This node, "The PDF Maker Generate PDF," generates PDF documents based on a selected template and input data. It is designed to transform JSON data into a formatted PDF by applying a predefined template. This is particularly useful in scenarios such as generating invoices, reports, certificates, or any document that requires consistent styling and layout.

For example, a user can select an invoice template and provide customer and transaction data as input; the node will then produce a PDF invoice ready for download or further processing.

Properties

Name Meaning
Template Name or ID Choose a template from a list of available templates or specify a template ID using an expression. The selected template defines the layout and style of the generated PDF.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the PDF generation request. Typically, this includes metadata about the generated PDF or a link/reference to the created PDF file. If binary data output is supported (not explicitly shown in the code), it would represent the actual PDF file content.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authentication with the external PDF generation service.
  • Connects to an external API endpoint at a base URL defined in the constants (BASE_URL).
  • Uses HTTP POST requests to /api/n8n/generate-pdf to generate PDFs.
  • Requires the n8n environment to have the appropriate credential configured for API access.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing API key credential will cause authentication failures.
    • Selecting a non-existent or invalid template ID may result in errors from the API.
    • Providing malformed or incompatible JSON data as input could cause PDF generation to fail.

  • Error messages:

    • Authentication errors typically indicate problems with the API key; verify the credential setup.
    • Template not found errors suggest the chosen template ID does not exist; refresh the template list or check the ID.
    • API response errors related to data format require ensuring the input JSON matches the expected structure for the template.

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