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Files by UnifyApps

Files by UnifyApps

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Overview

Files by UnifyApps is used to create a file object out of a given URL or base-64 content. This enables us to pass this file object further down the automation and into other apps as and when required.

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Use Case

We have a public URL for a PDF file which we wish to upload to our Amazon S3 server. To do so, we pass the URL into Files by UnifyApps, enabling us to create a file object out of it, which can then be passed into the Amazon S3 node to be uploaded.

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How to use Files by UnifyApps?

  1. Add the Files by UnfiyApps node and select Upload file as the action.

  2. Next, fill in the following input parameters:

    • Option: Select either URL or Base64 Content based on your requirement.

    • File Name: Input your file name.

    • MIME Type: Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension or MIME type will represent the format of your file.
      E.g.: text/csv, image/png, audio/mp3, etc. Please refer to this link for a list of MIME types. 

    • URL/ Base64 Content: Provide the URL or the Base64 Content in the input box.

  3. Finally, we obtain the output with the following information pieces: Name, Source, Source Type, and File Type.

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FAQs

What are the MIME types that you support?

We support all the available MIME types.

How can I ensure the correct MIME type for my file?

Please refer to the above given comprehensive list of available MIME types.

How do I pass the file object to another app after creating it with Files by UnifyApps?

Use the fileDetails object from the output and pass it to other apps in the automation.