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PDF converter - saving generated pdf to App data

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#1

I am trying to save a generated pdf to my app data, so have selected “Upload PDF to Bubble AWS”.
The generated pdf is now shown in my File Manager, but I want to add it to a particular datatype in my database, and for some reason I have no idea how to do it.

I have tried the following:
-Add the “Convertto PDF A’s Output file URL” to my chosen database field (whose type is list of “files”)
-Only when “Convertto PDF A’s converting is finished is “yes” and Convertto PDF A’s Uploading to AWS is finished is “yes”.”

I’ve been scratching my head on this for a while, so would be very grateful for any pointers!
Thanks
Dave

#2

Hello David,

You went into correct direction, to achieve what you need go to workflows and find an event “When Convert page uploading to AWS is finished”:

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On Step3 the File is written to your Files thing in DB. On step 4, I write the file to created by me thing Order, field ‘pdf’ that is of file type and is the list of things.

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Please give it a try and if you have any difficulties write to me again.

Kind regards,
Olga

#3

Thank you Olga,

That did the trick.

Dave

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#4

Hello @david.simons

Glad it worked out well.

If you like our plugin, could you please rate it by going to Plugins tab in Bubble editor? You can find the plugin by name and give it as many stars as it deserves :slight_smile: The more feedback we get, the more motivated to build great plugins :slightly_smiling_face:

Kind regards,
Dumitru.

#5

Of course! Done. :grinning:

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#6

Hi Zeroqode Team!

I want to buy your plugin for converting page to pdf.
Tell me please, will the file be able to load dynamic data correctly? I need users to convert the results of their survey (one page; different data for each user) into pdf.
And also one more question: is it possible to send the generated file to the mail, as well as use links in the file (on the page)? In order for the user to be able to switch from pdf to the desired the bubble page in web app?

Thanks in advance!

#8

Thank you for the detailed response!

About the links:
Is it possible to put the “link” element on the page and when clicking on this element in the pdf document, the user will be able to go to the desired pages?
In more detail, after the questionnaire, the user is given several recommendations, by clicking on which he goes to separate Bubble pages.
Will the pdf document be able to store these links? (as in some pdf documents there are links that you can click on and go to another source, research, for example)
Let me know if I need to describe my case in more detail.
Thank you in advance!

#9

Hello, @marova.alesya
Thank you for your patience. :pray:t2:

Yes, it’s possible to place the “Link” element on the page that you will convert. Thus, the user will be able to navigate to the desired bubble page after downloading the PDF via mail.

Also, in order to send the pdf file via e-mail, we need to save it to the database as I mentioned before. Since there is no exact time to save the PDF, I recommend you to use the “schedule a custom event” action for the plugin to work properly.

Please see the video for a better understanding: Loom | Free Screen & Video Recording Software

Let me know if you have any other questions. :slightly_smiling_face:

Best,
Gulce

#10

I have both the “Bubble Page to PDF Converter” and your “Wasabi Cloud Storage” plugins. Id like the output from the PDF converter to be moved directly into Wasabi. Using your plugins can you help me understand how to do that?

#11

Hi @brfriedman,

Thank you for using our plugins! :slightly_smiling_face:

To integrate the “Bubble Page to PDF Converter” with the “Wasabi Cloud Storage” you’ll need to set up a workflow in your Bubble app that first converts the page to a PDF and then uploads the resulting file to Wasabi Cloud Storage. Here’s a general outline of the steps you would follow:

  1. Convert to PDF: First, set up your Bubble app to turn a page into a PDF. You might have a button that users click to do this.
  2. Get the PDF: After converting the page, the PDF Converter plugin will give you a PDF file or a link to it.
  3. Upload to Wasabi: Next, you’ll use the Wasabi plugin to upload this PDF to your Wasabi storage. In your Bubble workflow, add a step to take the PDF from Step 2 and upload it to Wasabi.
  4. Test It Out: Make sure everything works by testing it. Check if the PDF shows up in your Wasabi storage.
  5. Fix Any Issues: If there are problems, you might need to tweak your workflow. You can also check the plugin guides (Bubble Page to PDF converter, Wasabi Cloud Storage).

That’s the basic process! Remember, the specifics might vary based on your exact requirements and the configuration of your Bubble app.

If you have other plugin-related questions don’t hesitate to reach out!

Best regards,
Daniel

#12

Its step 2 Im looking to hone into. Id like for the PDF the converter creates to go directly to Wasabi. Can you lay that out for me?

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#13

Hello @brfriedman,

I am sorry for the delay over the weekend! :pray:

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to indicate a URL in the Wasabi plugin directly after PDF conversion at the moment. However, we will discuss it with our developer team and see if there is any workaround.

I’ll keep you updated as soon as there’s any news.

Best Regards,
Daniel

#14

So what is the best way to accomplish this then with the way the plugins are right now?

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#15

Hi @brfriedman,

At present, the best method to achieve this with the current plugin setup is to first download the PDF to your computer and then manually upload the file to Wasabi using the Wasabi plugin element. While this might not be the most convenient solution, it’s the only option available at the moment.

We appreciate your understanding and are continuously working to improve our plugins for a better user experience.

Best Regards,
Daniel.

#16

What about creating the PDF, saving it to Bubble’s system, moving to Wasabi, deleting from Bubble? Is that doable?

#17

Hello @brfriedman :wave:

Currently, this method isn’t feasible. This is because we still require a field where dynamic data can be used in the ‘Upload to Wasabi’ action.

However, we’re in the process of enhancing the plugin. We plan to add a field either in the plugin element or in the plugin action that will allow you to insert a dynamic link. This improvement will enable you to use the output file URL directly.

We understand the importance of this functionality and are working to implement it. We will keep you informed about the progress and let you know as soon as this feature is available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. :pray:

Best regards,
Daniel.

#18

Any idea on a timeline? Is it soon. Months out. Years out. ?

#19

Hello @brfriedman,

Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, we can’t provide a specific timeframe due to a high volume of tasks on our agenda. Rest assured, your request has been added to our list of plugin ideas. As soon as there are any updates or developments, we will make sure to notify you right away.

Thank you for your understanding. :pray:

Happy Holidays! :christmas_tree:

Best Regards,
Daniel Perjan.

#20

Hello @brfriedman, :wave:

We’re excited to introduce a new feature for the Bubble Page to PDF Converter Plugin (1.124.0) — direct saving of PDFs to an S3 Bucket! :tada:

Why It’s Great:

  • Scalability: Utilize AWS S3 to manage and store large volumes of PDFs efficiently.

  • Security: Benefit from S3’s robust security features to protect your documents.

  • Performance: Offload storage to S3 to reduce strain on your Bubble app and enhance performance.

Setup Guide: Configuring your S3 integration is simple. Update your AWS S3 credentials in the plugin settings, and you’re set to go. For step-by-step instructions, check our updated documentation here: Bubble Page to PDF Converter Plugin Documentation.

We believe this feature will make a significant impact on how you manage PDF storage and look forward to your feedback. If you have questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best Regards,
Daniel.