ManualTrigger Automate

ManualTrigger Automate streamlines the process of uploading and processing PDF files with Adobe's API. Users can easily authenticate, upload assets, and retrieve results, all initiated by a simple manual trigger. This workflow integrates Dropbox for file access and automates the extraction of data from PDFs, saving time and reducing manual effort. With built-in error handling and status checks, it ensures reliable processing and quick access to transformed files.

7/8/2025
20 nodes
Complex
manualcomplexexecuteworkflowtriggersticky notedropboxwaitadvancedapiintegrationlogicrouting
Categories:
Complex WorkflowManual TriggeredBusiness Process AutomationCloud Storage & File Management
Integrations:
ExecuteWorkflowTriggerSticky NoteDropboxWait

Target Audience

  • Digital Marketers: Professionals looking to automate PDF extraction and processing tasks.
    - Data Analysts: Individuals needing to extract data from PDF documents for analysis.
    - Developers: Those who want to integrate Adobe PDF services into their applications.
    - Business Professionals: Users who frequently handle PDF documents and require efficient processing solutions.

    • Problem Solved

    This workflow automates the entire process of uploading a PDF document to Adobe's PDF services, extracting specific data from it, and downloading the processed results. It eliminates the need for manual intervention, thus saving time and reducing errors in data extraction.

    Workflow Steps

  • Step 1: The workflow is manually triggered when the user clicks ‘Test workflow’.
    - Step 2: A test PDF file is loaded from Dropbox.
    - Step 3: The workflow sets the parameters for the Adobe API call, including the endpoint and JSON payload.
    - Step 4: The workflow authenticates with the Adobe API to obtain an access token.
    - Step 5: An asset (the PDF file) is created in Adobe's system.
    - Step 6: The PDF file is uploaded to Adobe's servers.
    - Step 7: A query is sent to process the PDF, specifying the data to be extracted.
    - Step 8: The workflow waits for 5 seconds to allow Adobe to process the request.
    - Step 9: It attempts to download the processed result using the location provided in the response.
    - Step 10: The workflow checks the status of the processing and forwards the response back to the origin workflow.

    • Customization Guide

  • Adjust API Endpoints: Users can change the endpoint parameter in the Adobe API Query step to target different Adobe PDF services.
    - Modify JSON Payload: The json_payload can be customized to specify different extraction requirements based on user needs.
    - Change File Source: Users can update the Load a test pdf file step to source files from different storage providers or local systems.
    - Add Additional Processing Steps: Users can insert more nodes to handle additional data processing or notification steps after the PDF extraction is complete.