ManualTrigger Automate

For platform ManualTrigger Automate, this workflow efficiently retrieves and processes 16 random products from a MySQL database, converting the data into XML format for easy storage and management. It simplifies data handling, enhances accessibility, and streamlines file writing, making product information readily available for further use.

7/8/2025
13 nodes
Medium
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Categories:
Manual TriggeredData Processing & AnalysisMedium Workflow
Integrations:
MySQLItemListsMoveBinaryDataSticky NoteWriteBinaryFile

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- E-commerce Managers: Looking to showcase a selection of random products from a MySQL database.
- Developers: Need to automate the process of converting product data into XML format for integration with other systems.
- Data Analysts: Who require a structured representation of product data for reporting or analysis.
- Content Managers: Want to generate XML files for product listings or feeds without manual intervention.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of manually selecting and formatting product data from a database. By automating the retrieval of 16 random products and converting this data into XML format, users can save time and reduce errors associated with manual data handling.

Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow begins when the user clicks the "Execute Workflow" button.
    2. Database Query: The workflow executes a MySQL query to retrieve 16 random products from the products table.
    3. Define File Structure: The workflow structures the retrieved product data by defining key attributes such as Product Code, Name, Line, Scale, and Price.
    4. Concatenate Items: The workflow combines the structured data into a single field named Products for easier processing.
    5. Convert to XML: The concatenated data is then converted into XML format, making it suitable for various applications.
    6. Move Binary Data: The XML data is transformed into binary format for storage or transmission.
    7. Write Binary File: Finally, the workflow saves the binary XML file to a specified location on the server.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Modifying the SQL Query: Change the SQL query in the Show 16 random products node to select different products or apply filters based on specific criteria (e.g., category, price range).
    - Adjusting File Structure: Update the Define file structure and Define file structure1 nodes to include additional product attributes or change the naming conventions.
    - Changing Output Format: Alter the parameters in the Convert to XML nodes to modify the XML structure or include/exclude specific elements.
    - File Destination: Change the file path in the Write Binary File node to save the output XML file in a different directory or with a different filename.