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converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

arm — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:03:17 GMT

hi everybody, may u plz help me, im not programmer and im really suffering with scripts, i need to convert a txt file into pdf then rename it or add "copy" to the name, to avoid duplication in the same space, the convertion is not the problem, my problem is to rename the file, i want to run a script

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

calvo — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:58:16 GMT

Hi,

The approach could be as follows:

1.- We will create a script that will be named: "convert_pdf.js" and will be located in: "Repository > Data Dictionary > Scripts" with the following content:

Var pdfNode = document.transformDocument ("application / pdf");

Var version = document.createVersion ("pdf version", true); // true = create major version

document.properties.content.write (pdfNode.properties.content, true, false);

Document.name + = ". Pdf"; Document.save ();

PdfNode.remove ();

2.- We will create a folder on which we will carry out this test, and we will denominate: "TXT to PDF"

3.- On this folder that we just created, we will define a content rule:
- When: items are created or entered in this folder
- If all the criteria are met: All elements
- Perform action: Run script - convert_pdf.js

4.- Every time we upload a document to this folder, the conversion script will be executed to PDF, and a new version of the document will be created

Maybe you can change the code to adapt it to your needs.

Regards

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

arm — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:39:23 GMT

hi calvo, thanks for ur feedback.

I have tried this script but is failing, is not working, i cant upload a file an error msn shows. can u fix it plz, i will try also to do it here

best regards

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

calvo — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:03:43 GMT

Hi,

You're right. The problem was syntax error to copy in an inline editor.

The code that I've just test in Alfresco 5.2 is the following (it works):

var pdfNode = document.transformDocument("application/pdf");
var version = document.createVersion("pdf version", true); // true = create major version
document.properties.content.write(pdfNode.properties.content, true, false);
document.name+=".pdf";
document.save();
pdfNode.remove();

Please, tell me if its ok.

Regards

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

arm — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:35:54 GMT

hi Calvo, thanks once again for ur feedback

im having this prob:

Failing creating content: 05080104 Failed to execute script 'workspace://SpacesStore/7d1f767c-0962-4002-a48c-b2297693305f': 05080103 Archive or folder 'testing.pdf' already exists.

Regards

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

arm — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:38:33 GMT

actually i saw the sintax error yesterday and changed, so that is the problem im getting i forgot to mention

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

calvo — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:20:03 GMT

Hi,

I think the message indicates that already exists an archive o folder with name "testing.pdf". If you try to delete this file, the script should work.

Regards

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

arm — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:55:42 GMT

hi Calvo

actually was really giving probs, i dont know y, the file did not exist in the system but the msn getting was that one, i took a while and i´m back workin with it and for my surprise suddenly is working, mayb i have done something somewhere i dnt remember but is really workin, so thanks very much

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

mehe — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 15:47:59 GMT

Seems to be a copy of my answer to alfresco - convert docx to pdf and create a new version glad to see it still helps 🙂

You could check the existence of a PDF with the same name before the transformation with

var existingPdf=document.parent.childByNamePath(pdfName); 
if (existingPdf !== null) { existingPdf.remove()}; //if pdf is existing, delete it‍‍

‌ you can use the inline editor with syntax highlighting (under "more") to prevent you from getting errors from copying/writing lines of code. This is only available when opening the complete thread...

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

arm — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 15:52:22 GMT

is that i was looking for, im gonna try it then will let u know, thanks very much Martin

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

mehe — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 15:55:48 GMT

pdfName should be set to the name your pdf will get - I think in your script it's

pdfName=document.name+".pdf";

If you don't need the old versions of the text or PDF files, the script could be much simpler. Renaming a file is done just by setting it's name property to a new value.

See the documentation ScriptNode API | Alfresco Documentation

pdfNode.name="the new name.pdf";

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

calvo — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:01:57 GMT

Hi Martin,

To be honest, I had test this code (your code :-)) in my Alfresco some time ago, and then I didn't remember where I had obtained. Sorry !!!

Anyway, there's not doubt that the author is .

Thank you so much for your recommendations.

Regards,

Re: converting txt to pdf and rename the converted file (in the same space)

mehe — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:08:59 GMT

no offense 🙂 - I really was glad that the answer helped someone. It's a community and using and combining solutions is the right thing to do. I just thought you didn't know about the "code box" with syntax highlighting which I discovered just a few weeks ago (also by the help of the community) because it's "hidden" under the "more" menu-option...