The QuickBooks “New Invoice” trigger has a field called “pdf” with a value of “(Exists but not shown)”. What does this mean?
In subsequent steps this field value becomes “hydrate||| [….long string of letters and numbers...] |||hydrate”
For context, I’m attempting to save QuickBooks invoices as .pdf files in Google Drive when they are created.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Best answer by Troy Tessalone
Hi
File/Attachment (Exists but not shown) means that a file object is available.
Think of it as a temporary copy of the file.
These field values are meant to be put in fields that are designated for files/attachments, indicated by the file icon.
Here are some help docs:
https://zapier.com/help/create/basics/different-field-types-in-zaps#step-4
https://zapier.com/help/create/basics/send-files-in-zaps#place-a-file-in-the-action
+14Hi
File/Attachment (Exists but not shown) means that a file object is available.
Think of it as a temporary copy of the file.
These field values are meant to be put in fields that are designated for files/attachments, indicated by the file icon.
Here are some help docs:
https://zapier.com/help/create/basics/different-field-types-in-zaps#step-4
https://zapier.com/help/create/basics/send-files-in-zaps#place-a-file-in-the-action
Hi
Just to follow-up:
Any insight as to what’s happening in both cases would be appreciated.
+14Make sure you are using the correct link or file object for the desired field.
Please provide screenshots of how your Zap step is configured.
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