ftos.convert.image.toPdf

IMPORTANT!  
Starting with v24.3.0, this is renamed from convertImage to ftos.convert.image.toPdf.

Converts a stored image file to PDF format and saves it to the file upload location.

This is a business logic method for business service components.

Syntax

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function ftos.convert.image.toPdf(sourceRealName: string): string
 
Parameter Description
sourceRealName Unique internal ID of the image file (real name).

Return Value

Returns a string containing the saved PDF's real name.

Examples

In this example:

  • Convert the ID_d9bf2c95-ab7d-4acc-befb-4b5d448f09f6.png file to PDF format.
  • Display a notification or alert message at the bottom of the screen after the transaction completes using ftos.context.response.setMessage.

 

message = ftos.convert.image.toPdf('ID_d9bf2c95-ab7d-4acc-befb-4b5d448f09f6.png');

ftos.context.response.setMessage(message);

 

The name of the generated pdf file is in the following form: ID_d9bf2c95-ab7d-4acc-befb-4b5d448f09f6_ce7a2b4a-9988-4794-a6eb-9c07c9b5c836.pdf