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Export File

Exports a Google Workspace file (Docs, Sheets, Slides) to a different format and saves it to the local file system.

Common Properties​

  • Name - The custom name of the node.
  • Color - The custom color of the node.
  • Delay Before (sec) - Waits in seconds before executing the node.
  • Delay After (sec) - Waits in seconds after executing node.
  • Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. The default value is false.
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If the ContinueOnError property is true, no error is caught when the project is executed, even if a Catch node is used.

Inputs​

  • Drive Id - The identifier for the connected Google Drive service obtained from the Connect node.
  • File Id - The unique identifier of the Google Workspace file to be exported.
  • File Path - The local file path where the exported file should be saved.

Options​

  • Mime Type - The format to export the file to. Supported types include:
    • Default (application/octet-stream)
    • pdf (application/pdf)
    • csv (text/plain)
    • jpeg (image/jpeg)
    • png (image/png)
    • txt (text/plain)
    • doc (application/msword)
    • xls (application/vnd.ms-excel)
    • xlsx (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet)
    • html (text/html)
    • pptx (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation)

How It Works​

The Export File node converts a Google Workspace file to a different format and saves it to the local file system. When executed, the node:

  1. Validates the required inputs (Drive Id, File Id, and File Path)
  2. Validates the selected Mime Type option
  3. Retrieves the Google Drive service client using the provided Drive Id
  4. Uses the Google Drive API to export the file with the Files.Export.Download method
  5. Creates or opens the specified local file path
  6. Copies the exported file content to the local file

Requirements​

  • A valid Google Drive connection established using the Connect node
  • The File Id of an existing Google Workspace file (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
  • Appropriate permissions to read the file
  • Sufficient disk space to store the exported file
  • Write permissions to the specified file path

Error Handling​

The node will return specific errors in the following cases:

  • Empty or invalid Drive Id
  • Empty or invalid File Id
  • Empty or invalid File Path
  • Invalid Mime Type selection
  • Google Drive API errors during file export
  • Insufficient permissions to read the file
  • Insufficient disk space
  • Unable to create or write to the specified file path
  • Attempting to export a file type that doesn't support the selected format

Usage Notes​

  • This node is specifically for Google Workspace files (Docs, Sheets, Slides) that can be exported to different formats
  • The node will overwrite existing files at the specified path without warning
  • Not all file types can be exported to all formats - Google has specific conversion rules
  • Large files may take longer to export depending on the complexity and network conditions
  • Make sure the specified directory exists and is writable
  • The exported file is saved locally and is no longer connected to the original Google Workspace file