ManualTrigger Automate

ManualTrigger Automate enables users to effortlessly convert PPTX files to PDF with a simple click. This workflow downloads a presentation, processes it through an API for conversion, and saves the resulting PDF to disk, streamlining file management and enhancing productivity.

7/8/2025
5 nodes
Simple
manualsimplereadwritefilesticky notefilesstorageapiintegration
Categories:
Manual TriggeredSimple Workflow
Integrations:
ReadWriteFileSticky Note

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Business Professionals seeking to automate document conversion processes.
- Educators who need to convert presentations into PDF format for easy sharing and distribution.
- Developers looking to integrate file conversion features into their applications without extensive coding.
- Administrative Staff who handle document management and require efficient workflows to save time.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of converting PPTX files into PDF format automatically. It eliminates the need for manual conversion, saving time and reducing errors in the process. Additionally, it provides a seamless way to store the converted files directly to disk, enhancing document management efficiency.

Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow begins when the user clicks the ‘Test workflow’ button, initiating the process.
    2. Download PPTX File: The workflow retrieves a sample PPTX file from a specified URL.
    3. File Conversion to PDF: The downloaded PPTX file is sent to a conversion API, converting it into a PDF format.
    4. Write Result File to Disk: The converted PDF file is then saved to the local disk under the name document.pdf.
    5. Sticky Note: A sticky note is displayed, providing important information about authentication requirements for future conversions.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Changing the PPTX file URL in the Download PPTX File node to point to a different presentation.
    - Modifying the fileName parameter in the Write Result File to Disk node to save the converted file under a different name.
    - Adjusting the content of the Sticky Note to provide specific instructions or information relevant to their use case.
    - Updating the authentication settings in the File conversion to PDF node to use different API credentials if necessary.