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Export PDF and ZIP folder

  • 3 October 2023
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Hello,

I am new to Nintex and recently created a form using Nintex Forms. I am unsure how to import this form into Nintex Workflow. Additionally, I need assistance with exporting and importing forms to PDF and ZIP folders using Nintex. Could someone please guide me on how to achieve this? Any helpful resources or step-by-step instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!


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Hello Fatima,

I think this is 3 questions?

  1. Importing a completed form on another workflow into an existing workflow
    On all the forms, there is export / import function which allows you to download and upload the xml/json of the form. The thing to be careful is the controls are mapped to the SharePoint columns (if applicable)
    See:
    https://help.nintex.com/en-US/nintex2016/current/sp2016/Forms/Designer/ImportExport.htm
  2. Print to PDF
    Does the below article help? This allows users to get a pdf version of the form.
    https://help.nintex.com/en-US/nintex2019/current/sp2019/Forms/Designer/PrinttoPDF.htm
     
  3. Zip folders in Nintex
    I might need to know more about what you what to achieve.
     

Please let me know if I am off track with any of these items?

Thanks,

Anthony

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Hi yes you are on the right track. Zip file rather is there a way to export documents as zip file.

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Thanks Fatima, 

Regarding Point 3. I have a hunch you might need to rely on a rest service to perform that additional functionality that exports files in a zip format. 

An example of this can be seen here:
https://api.cloudmersive.com/docs/convert.asp#tag-ZipArchive

Cloudmersive apis are compatible for use in our other product Nintex Automation Cloud, I think they should still work for Nintex for SharePoint - it just might need some tinkering to get the right configuration. Using these api’s reduces the need for you to create your own rest service.

Just a note - Cloudmersive is a separate company - you will need to check them out yourself if you think their rest service is suitable and if it will solve your issue.

 

thanks,

Anthony

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