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Open media

Function: Open media​

This action allows you to enable your users to open a specific file from your application's media library directly in a new browser tab. It's perfect for displaying documents, images, or other media files without navigating away from the current page.

Input,

  • Media ID:
    • Description: The unique identifier for the file you want to open from your media library. This ID tells the system exactly which file to display.
    • Type: STRING

Output,

This action does not produce any direct output that can be used in subsequent steps of your workflow. Its primary effect is to open a new browser tab for the user.

Execution Flow,

Real-Life Examples,

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Open media" action in your application:

  1. Viewing a Product Manual:

    • Scenario: A user is viewing a product page and wants to see the detailed instruction manual.
    • Inputs:
      • Media ID: "product_manual_xyz_v2"
    • Result: A new browser tab opens, displaying the PDF document of the product manual.

  2. Accessing a Company Policy Document:

    • Scenario: An employee needs to review the company's latest vacation policy.
    • Inputs:
      • Media ID: "hr_vacation_policy_2024"
    • Result: The company's HR vacation policy document is opened in a new browser tab for the employee to read.

  3. Opening a Customer Invoice:

    • Scenario: An administrator needs to quickly view a specific customer's invoice from their order history.
    • Inputs:
      • Media ID: "invoice_customer_12345_order_6789"
    • Result: The customer's invoice document is displayed in a new browser tab, allowing the administrator to review it.