Hello Community members,
I am using the 'Get Base64 document from database' smart node to fetch a document from the database.
As part of the new requirement, I need to fetch multiple such documents from db, create a ZIP file and allow users to download it - all in one click.
I tried creating a web API to call an Appian integration that starts a process. The process uses either MNI or looping flow to fetch all the documents, creates a zip and terminates.
Both options seem to be unreliable as not all the docs get downloaded using a loop or MNI with activity chaining (plus it's not best practice to use MNI + activity chaining).
Have you encountered similar problems in your project? If so, do you have a solution for me?
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Hi TJ, We encountered a similar problem and we used the following approach :
Start the process and once all files are generated in the zip file can be sent as an attachment in an email and end user can download it via email.
I'm pretty sure you'll need to do it in at least 2 clicks no matter what.
Hi TJ, were you able to achieve this functionality. If yes then what approach you followed since I am to implement same functionality.
I advise you to just get used to the idea that it will require 2 clicks from the user.