ManualTrigger Automate

For platform ManualTrigger Automate, manually initiate a streamlined workflow to read and process binary files and PDFs, enhancing efficiency in file management and data extraction.

7/8/2025
3 nodes
Simple
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Categories:
Manual TriggeredSimple Workflow
Integrations:
ReadBinaryFileReadPDF

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Business Analysts who need to extract data from PDF files for reporting.
- Data Scientists looking to preprocess PDF documents for analysis.
- Administrative Professionals who handle document management and require automation to save time.
- Developers seeking to integrate PDF data extraction into broader applications or systems.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of manually extracting information from PDF files, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors. By automating the process, users can:
- Save time by eliminating manual data entry.
- Reduce errors associated with human input.
- Streamline document handling, making it easier to access and utilize data from PDF files.

Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow begins with a manual trigger that requires the user to click 'execute'. This ensures that the process starts only when the user is ready.
    2. Read Binary File: Upon execution, the workflow reads a binary file located at /data/pdf.pdf. This step is crucial as it retrieves the PDF content for further processing.
    3. Read PDF: Finally, the workflow processes the binary data to extract information from the PDF. This step converts the binary data into a readable format, allowing users to access the content easily.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Changing the File Path: Modify the filePath parameter in the 'Read Binary File' node to point to a different PDF file.
    - Adding Additional Nodes: Integrate more nodes for further processing, such as sending the extracted data to a database or an email.
    - Adjusting Output Format: Depending on the requirements, users can adapt the 'Read PDF' node to format the extracted data differently or filter specific content.
    - Scheduling Execution: Although this workflow is manually triggered, users can explore options to automate it based on specific events or schedules in the future.