Skip to main content

Data Conversion

Easily convert input data from one format to another within your workflow.

What is Data Conversion?​

'Data Conversion' interface showing 'Input' as 'JSON' and 'Output' as 'Text'. There are icons for information, settings, copy, and delete. Labels 'Object' and 'String' are connected to input and output sections, respectively. The background is dark with a dotted grid pattern.

Data Conversion allows users to convert data from one format to another seamlessly. Whether you need to transform JSON to text, text to a file, or any other combination, this node simplifies the process within your workflow.

How to use it?​

The Data Conversion can be configured to handle various types of input and output formats, making it highly versatile. Here are the steps to set it up:

  1. Add Data Conversion:

    • Drag and drop the Data Conversion into your workflow.
    • Connect the input anchor to the previous node's output that provides data you want to convert.
    • Choose the input data type from the available options: Text, JSON, or File.

  2. Configure Input:

    • Select the type of input data you will be converting (e.g., JSON).

  3. Set Output Format:

    • Choose the desired output format for the data: Text, JSON, or File.

  4. Connect Output:

    • Connect the output anchor to the next node that will use the converted data.

Example of usage​

Using the Data Conversion node in combination with other nodes to achieve a seamless data transformation.

Example Task: Convert JSON Data to Text and Save as a File​

Objective: Convert JSON data received from an API to text format and save it as a file in AWS S3.

Step-by-Step Setup​

  1. API Input:

    • Use the API Input node to receive JSON data from an external API.
    • Configure the API Input node to capture the incoming data.

  2. Data Conversion:

    • Add a Data Conversion node.
    • Connect the API Input node's output to the Data Conversion node's input.
    • Set the input format to text and the output format to File.

  3. File Writer:

    • Add a File Writer node.
    • Connect the Input to File node's output to the File Writer node's file input.
    • Configure the File Writer node with the storage provider (AWS S3), file path, and bucket name.
A dark-themed flowchart showing three modules. The first is 'API Input' with an API URL, API key field, and a 'body' text input. The second is 'Data Conversion', converting text to a file. The third is 'File Writer', set to AWS S3 with file path 'data/upload.txt' and bucket 'nocodo-test-data'. Arrows connect the modules.

Additional Information​

When using AWS-related nodes, ensure that the AWS credentials provided have the necessary IAM permissions assigned. For example, the File Writer node will need permissions to write files to the specified S3 bucket.

By following these steps, you can effectively convert JSON data to text and save it as a file in an AWS S3 bucket using the Data Conversion node in combination with other nodes in the workflow.