Html2Pdf Automate
Html2Pdf automates the conversion of HTML invoices into PDF format, streamlining the invoicing process. Triggered by webhooks, it efficiently gathers invoice details, calculates totals, and generates professional PDF documents, saving time and reducing manual errors.
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Workflow Overview
Html2Pdf automates the conversion of HTML invoices into PDF format, streamlining the invoicing process. Triggered by webhooks, it efficiently gathers invoice details, calculates totals, and generates professional PDF documents, saving time and reducing manual errors.
Target Audience
- Small Business Owners: Those who need to generate invoices quickly and efficiently.
- Freelancers: Individuals who require professional invoices for their services.
- Accountants: Professionals looking for an automated solution to streamline invoicing tasks.
- Developers: Those interested in integrating automated invoicing solutions into their applications.
- Organizations: Any entity that requires consistent and reliable invoice generation for transactions.
Problem Solved
This workflow automates the process of generating invoices from HTML templates, eliminating the need for manual formatting and reducing errors. It provides a seamless way to convert invoice data into a professional PDF format, ensuring that all necessary information such as Invoice Number, Billing Details, and Total Amount are accurately represented. By using this automated solution, users can save valuable time and resources while ensuring compliance with invoicing standards.
Workflow Steps
- Webhook Trigger: The workflow is initiated through a webhook, which listens for incoming requests containing invoice data.
- Set Data Node: This node captures essential invoice details including:
- Invoice No: Automatically set to
1. - Bill To: Contains the recipient's name and address.
- From: Displays the sender's company information.
- Details: An array of items with descriptions, prices, and quantities.
- Email: The contact email for inquiries.
- Invoice No: Automatically set to
- Preprocess Node: This step processes the input data to format the billing details and calculates the total amount:
- Converts multiline addresses into HTML paragraphs.
- Generates a table of invoice items with calculated totals.
- HTML to PDF Node: Utilizes the processed HTML template to create a PDF invoice. This node integrates with the Html2Pdf service to convert the formatted HTML into a downloadable PDF file.
- Respond to Webhook Node: Finally, this node sends the generated PDF back as a response to the original webhook request, allowing users to download the invoice directly.