File Conjurer: Adding to file storage and no download

peter.nilsson · August 23, 2024, 8:30am

Hi,

Is it/would it be possible to generate a file that is only stored the app file storage through an action in the backend?

Best,
Peter

Stephan · August 23, 2024, 8:09pm

Hello @peter.nilsson,

Thank you for reaching out to us.

Yes, it is entirely possible to generate a PDF using backend actions without downloading the file—just saving it. For examples, please refer to our demo page: PDF Conjurer Plugin for Bubble | Zeroqode

Could you please try them out and let me know if everything works well for you or if you have any further questions.

Thanks again, and have a great weekend ahead!

Best regards,
Stefan

philledille · August 27, 2024, 4:54am

Hi Stefan,

Thank you for coming back on this,

I’m actually using the PDF Conjurer to precisely this.

My thought was to be able to do the same with a simple text file and not having to use a PDF. Would that be possible?

Also, it’s a a little complex setup creating the actual file in the Bubble file storage. I guess this is the way it is or am I missing some super simple way to just create a (text) file there for my app?

Best, Peter

Stephan · August 27, 2024, 1:46pm

Hello @philledille ,

Thank you for your message.

Indeed, the PDF Conjurer is designed exclusively for creating PDF files, not .txt files. For your needs, you might consider the Text Conjurer, however, please note that it does not offer the same features as the PDF Conjurer.

Another solution that could be helpful is using a file conversion tool to convert PDF files into TXT files. One such tool is the File Converter plugin. To be sure it will work for you can can firstly subscribe and test it to ensure it meets your needs. You will only be charged for the days you use it.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Thank you, and I look forward to your reply.

Best regards,
Stefan

philledille · August 27, 2024, 1:55pm

Thank for Stephan for bringing more insight into this matter.

I understand your suggestion. Converting PDFs to text add only complexity in my use case. But I can stay on using PDF files, but was just wondering if there was a simpler way to generate text files instead (not passing through PDFs)?

Thanks.

Peter

Stephan · August 28, 2024, 10:56am

Hello @philledille,

Thank you for your message.

I’ve explored solutions to your query and found two Zeroqode plugins that can assist with generating Text files. The first is Text Conjurer, as previously mentioned, and the second is the CSV & TXT File Creator plugin.

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We look forward to collaborating with you and better serving your needs.

Best regards,
Stefan

peter.nilsson · August 29, 2024, 7:13am

Thanks for putting in the effort of checking this stuff.

I thought about using the Text Conjurer, but it seems it only allows me to download the files. I want the file saved to the app’s Files to be able to send it to another service via an API call.

It looks like CSV & TXT File Creator plugin also just download the file created, right?

Thanks.

Peter

Stephan · August 30, 2024, 1:10pm

Hello @peter.nilsson,

Thanks for the message.

Regarding the Text File Conjurer, you can actually save files using the ‘Upload’ action and the ‘url’ element state. However, I’ve encountered some issues with this action during current tests, and have reported them to our development team for further investigation and resolution.

As for the CSV & TXT File Creator plugin, unfurtunately it currently does not support saving files directly to the database.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask.

Best regards,
Stefan

peter.nilsson · August 30, 2024, 1:22pm

Thanks Stephan for looking into and also testing stuff.

Sound like Text File Conjurer could be the way to go. Could I trouble you for a ping when the issues are resolved with that so I can run a test?

Thanks,
Peter

Stephan · September 2, 2024, 10:01am

Hello @peter.nilsson,

Thank you for your message and apologies for the delayed response over the weekend.

We are currently investigating the issue and will update you here on forum as soon as the new version is ready. Additionally, you can share your email with us, so we can notify you there as well, allowing you to further test it on your end.

Thank you again, and I wish you a great week ahead!

Best regards,
Stefan

peter.nilsson · September 2, 2024, 10:13am

Thanks for the update.

Have a good week you too.

Stephan · September 2, 2024, 8:09pm

Hello @peter.nilsson,

I hope this message finds you well.

I wanted to inform you that we have investigated the issue with the Upload action and identified that the problem originated from the page where the demo is hosted. Meaning that the plugin action is working correctly just as before.

Could you please check and let me know how it works for you? You can use the element state “url” to access the link to the newly created file.

Thank you for your patience, and I look forward to your thoughts.

Best regards,
Stefan

peter.nilsson · September 3, 2024, 6:49am

Big thanks Stephan for finding this.

Please give me a little time to check this.

Best, Peter

donavan · September 3, 2024, 7:19am

Hi @Stephan

I am having trouble with the backend set up of this plug in every time i run the back end it doesnt work and when i had a look at the Server logs it says Plugin server side action console error on the PDF uploader section of the backend options do you maybe know why it is doing this

Stephan · September 3, 2024, 2:49pm

Hello @peter.nilsson ,

Thank you for your message and update.

Of course, please take your time to ensure everything is functioning as expected. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out at any time.

Additionally, if you could spare a moment, we would greatly appreciate it if you could leave us a review. Just go to the Plugins tab in the Bubble editor, search for our plugin by name, and rate it with the number of stars you feel it deserves. Your support is incredibly valuable to us!

Thank you once again, and have a fantastic day ahead!

Best regards,
Stefan

Hello @donavan ,

Thank you for reaching out to us.

To help us better understand your use-case, could you please share more details about your setup? Specifically, we would appreciate screenshots or a screencast showing how you set up the workflow, the elements involved, the issue you are encountering, and the desired outcome. Additionally, could you confirm if you are referring to the Text Conjurer plugin and not the PDF Conjurer?

Thank you once again, and I look forward to your response.

Best regards,
Stefan