SplitOut Automate

SplitOut Automate streamlines the process of merging multiple PDF files by automatically retrieving data from specified URLs, writing to disk, and merging the files into a single document. This manual-triggered workflow enhances efficiency in file management and integration, saving time and reducing manual errors.

7/8/2025
7 nodes
Complex
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Categories:
Complex WorkflowManual Triggered
Integrations:
SplitOutReadWriteFileMergePdfs

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Business Analysts looking to automate PDF processing and data extraction.
- Developers who need to integrate multiple APIs and file handling in their applications.
- Project Managers managing document workflows and requiring streamlined PDF merging and storage solutions.
- Data Scientists who need to automate data retrieval and processing from various sources.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of manually handling multiple PDF documents and data retrieval from external sources. It automates the process of:
- Splitting data from a source.
- Sending HTTP requests to fetch data.
- Writing and reading files from disk.
- Merging multiple PDFs into a single document, significantly reducing manual effort and potential errors.

Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow begins when a user clicks the 'Test workflow' button.
    2. PDF Array Node: This node generates an array of URLs pointing to PDF files to be processed.
    3. Split Out Node: The workflow splits the data array into individual elements for further processing.
    4. HTTP Request Node: Each split data point is used to send HTTP requests to the specified URLs to fetch the PDF files.
    5. Read/Write Files from Disk Node (Write): The fetched PDF data is written to disk as 'test.pdf'.
    6. Read/Write Files from Disk Node (Read): The written PDF file is then read back into the workflow for merging.
    7. Merge PDF Node: Finally, all the fetched PDFs are merged into a single document, streamlining the output into one comprehensive file.

    • Customization Guide

    To customize this workflow:
    - Modify PDF Array: Change the URLs in the PDF Array node to point to different PDF files.
    - Adjust HTTP Request Settings: Update the HTTP Request node parameters if you need to send additional headers or parameters with your requests.
    - Change File Names: Alter the 'fileName' parameter in the Read/Write Files from Disk nodes to save files under different names or formats.
    - Add More Nodes: Include additional processing nodes as needed, such as data transformation or logging nodes, to enhance the workflow's functionality.