Save PDF Rule
With the Save PDF rule, you can generate a PDF file from a template and save it as an attachment to a field within the current document. This allows you to automatically create and store important documents as part of your workflow.
How to Add and Configure the Save PDF Rule
- Open the desired action in the workflow.
- Navigate to the Rules section and click the button.
- In the rule configuration pane, select Save PDF from the Type dropdown.
- Enter a descriptive Label and Description.
- Configure the properties as outlined in the table below.
- Click Save to confirm the rule configuration.
- Click Save in the action properties pane to apply the changes.
Rule Properties
| Field | Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Template | Yes | Specifies which template to use for generating the PDF file. |
| Save To | Yes | Determines which attachment field the newly created PDF should be stored in. |
| Render Language | Yes | Stores the PDF in either the current user's language, English, or Dutch. |
| Operation | Yes | Determines whether existing attachments in the field should be overwritten by the newly created PDF or added as an additional file. |
Note: Attachment fields may have limitations regarding the maximum number of files or file size they can contain, which could restrict the number of new files that can be appended.