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@platmac/node-red-pdfbuilder

This node is a simple wrapper around pdfmake, a JSON based solution to create PDFs from a given document definition.

pdfmake website

Use Cases

Use cases where PDF generation might be necessary:

• Business Reports and Analysis:
• Monthly or quarterly financial reports.
• Annual performance analysis.
• Sales and revenue reports.
• Legal Documents:
• Contracts and agreements.
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Legal briefs and case summaries.
• Educational Materials:
• Course syllabi and lecture notes.
• Research papers and thesis documents.
• Certificates and diplomas.
• Marketing Materials:
• Brochures and flyers.
• Product catalogs and price lists.
• Newsletters and promotional emails.
• Invoices and Receipts:
• Automated invoice generation for services and products.
• Receipts for online and offline purchases.
• Billing statements for subscription services.
• Event Management:
• Tickets and passes for events.
• Event schedules and programs.
• Certificates of attendance.
• HR and Employee Documentation:
• Employment contracts and offer letters.
• Performance reviews and feedback forms.
• Training manuals and onboarding documents.
• Customer Communication:
• Customized proposals and quotes.
• Order confirmations and shipping notices.
• Customer service reports and summaries.
• Government and Public Services:
• Official forms and applications.
• Licenses and permits.
• Public notices and bulletins.
• Technical Documentation:
• User manuals and guides.
• System specifications and requirements.
• Software documentation and release notes.

Install

@platmac/node-red-pdfbuilder can be install using the node-red editor's pallete or by running npm in the console:

npm install @platmac/node-red-pdfbuilder

Usage

Instructions of how to describe document you can find at pdfmake website, documentation section.

pdfmake website doc

There is just one node, and it expects an object in msg.payload with a valid docDefinition like:

{ 
	"content": [
		"First paragraph",
		"Another paragraph, this time a little bit longer to make sure, this line will be divided into at least two lines"
	]
	
}

The following properties can be configured in the node editor:

• Input property: Define the property of object which will be used for pdf generation.
• Options: Table layout properties. Full description can be found at pdfmake doc, tables page.
• Output type: Select the type of generation (Base 64 or Buffer).
• Output property: Define the property of object where generated pdf will be saved.

The node returns a msg.payload holding the created PDF either as a Buffer or a base64 encoded string (as configured in the node).

Examples

Examples are provided using the default node-red way, i.e. use import in the editor menu and look for examples in the @platmac/node-red-pdfbuilder package