PDF Download using thingworx

[Lakshmit]

Hi Experts,

I am trying to download PDF using ExportPDF extension but facing issues.

When I execute CreatePDF service with required inputs and execute it, the service is showing just executing as status and not giving any output or error. 

Can someone help me how can I download PDF in thingworx, Is there a way we can download pdf without using ExportPDF extension.

Best Regards

Lakshmi.

[raluca_edu]

Hi,

1. One idea is to use REST API for the PDF file.

2. I don't understand from where you want to download PDF, but if you have the file in a Repository on Thingworx Server you can use service GetFileListingWithLinks available for any repository thing.

See below:

Hope it helps,

Raluca Edu

[Lakshmit]

Hi Raluca, 

Thank you for help.

I want to create a PDF from Thingworx  mashup using CreatePDF service of ExportPDF extension.

while executing service it is not showing any update.Attaching screen shot for reference.

[TanmeyTWX · Accepted solution]

Please try below steps and let me know,if it works for you.

1. Import latest PDF extension from marketplace/Thingworx labs.

2. You will get PDF Export as a Resource added to Composer. 

3. On Event,configure and trigger the service "CreatePDF"

var params = {
FileRepository: " " /* THINGNAME */,
Rotated90Deg: false /* BOOLEAN */,
AppKey: "KEY"/* STRING */,
ServerAddress: " " /* STRING */,
OutputFileName: "FileName" /* STRING */,
Resolution: '1240*1775' /* STRING */
};

// result: STRING
var generatePDF = Resources["PDFExport"].CreatePDF(params);

4.Use GetFileListingWithLinks service to get the file using below syntax and pass it to Link widget.

var result = fileWithLink.rows[0].downloadLink;

5.Bind the service result to a Link widget and keep target window to same window option.

[slangley]

Hi @Lakshmit.

If one of the previous responses answered your question, please mark the appropriate one as the Accepted Solution for the benefit of others with the same question.

Regards.

--Sharon