Api2Pdf
Api2Pdf is a REST API service that can generate PDFs based on various content types. Api2Pdf runs on AWS Lambda, a serverless architecture powered by Amazon. In the context of Nintex Automation Cloud, Api2Pdf is a connector A software component that allows seamless integration with third-party services, business applications, and content stores. Examples include Salesforce, Box, and Microsoft SharePoint. Connectors are used to create connections required for workflow actions and start events.. The Api2Pdf connector A software component that allows seamless integration with third-party services, business applications, and content stores. Examples include Salesforce, Box, and Microsoft SharePoint. Connectors are used to create connections required for workflow actions and start events. is used to create connections for Api2Pdf actions. Use Api2Pdf actions A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. to generate a PDF from HTML or from a URL, or to delete a generated PDF. This connector uses the Headless Chrome methodology to generate PDFs. For more information about Chrome's capability to generate PDFs, see Api2Pdf - PDF Generation, Powered by AWS Lambda.
For more information on Api2Pdf, see the company website.
Create a Api2Pdf connection
Create a connection from the connections page or from the action configuration panel when configuring the action. For information about creating connections and assigning permissions, see Manage connections.
Complete the following fields when creating the connection:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Connection name | A name for the new connection. |
| API Key | The auto-generated API key for a Api2Pdf user. Create an account at portal.Api2Pdf.com to get an API key. |
Api2Pdf account requirements
- The account you use to create a connection for Api2Pdf is the account that has access to the Api2Pdf actions.
- This connection requires you to grant the Nintex Automation Cloud domain access to your Api2Pdf account.