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Convert text to a file

Function: Convert text to a file​

This action allows you to take any text content you provide and save it as a new file within your application's built-in Media Library. Once created, the file's unique identifier (ID) is stored in a variable, which you can then use to reference or manage the file later. This is useful for generating documents, reports, or any text-based content that needs to be stored and accessed.

Input​

  • Text: The actual text content you want to convert into a file.
  • Filename: The name you wish to give to the new file. The system will automatically add a .txt extension.

Output​

  • Result: The name of the variable where the unique ID of the newly created file in the Media Library will be stored. This ID is crucial for retrieving, linking, or further processing the file. By default, this variable is named TEXT_FILE.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Convert text to a file" action in your application:

Example 1: Generating a Daily Sales Report​

Imagine you have a process that compiles daily sales figures into a text summary. You can use this action to save that summary as a file.

  • Inputs:
    • Text: "Daily sales report for 2023-10-27: Total sales $5,000, New customers 10, Top product: Widget X."
    • Filename: "Sales_Report_20231027"
  • Result: A new file named "Sales_Report_20231027.txt" is created in your Media Library. The unique ID of this file is stored in the TEXT_FILE variable, which you can then use to attach the report to an email or display it on a dashboard.

Example 2: Storing User-Generated Notes​

If your application allows users to write notes or comments, you might want to save these as individual files for easy management and retrieval.

  • Inputs:
    • Text: "Meeting notes with John Doe on project Alpha: Discussed Q4 strategy, agreed on next steps for marketing campaign. Follow-up required by Friday."
    • Filename: "Meeting_Notes_John_Doe_Project_Alpha"
  • Result: A file named "Meeting_Notes_John_Doe_Project_Alpha.txt" is added to the Media Library, containing the user's notes. The file's ID is stored in the TEXT_FILE variable, allowing you to link it to the specific user or project record.

Example 3: Creating a Custom Email Body Template​

You can dynamically generate the content for an email and save it as a file, which can then be used by another action to send personalized emails.

  • Inputs:
    • Text: "Dear [Customer Name],\n\nThank you for your recent purchase of [Product Name]. Your order #12345 has been shipped and should arrive within 3-5 business days.\n\nSincerely,\nYour Company Team"
    • Filename: "Order_Confirmation_Email_Template"
  • Result: A file named "Order_Confirmation_Email_Template.txt" is created in the Media Library. The ID of this file is stored in the TEXT_FILE variable, making it ready to be used as the body for an email sending action, where placeholders like [Customer Name] and [Product Name] can be replaced with actual data.