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I am trying creating a workflow to create one email draft based on different content of an email I receive as a trigger. I’ve already set up the trigger and a JS node to capture the content. I need to add additional steps to create one draft per trigger, but it needs to be unique depending on the content in the email and JS node. How can I do this?
To create an email draft based on the content of the received email and the output of your JS node, you can use the $.send.email() function in a code step. Here’s an example of how you can achieve this: import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"; export default defineComponent({ async run({ steps, $ }) { // Assuming you've processed the email content in a previous JS node called 'processContent' const processedContent = steps.processContent.result; // Create the email draft based on the processed content const subject = "Your unique subject based on content"; const text = `Your email body based on the processed content: ${processedContent}`; // Send the email draft to yourself $.send.email({ subject: subject, text: text, }); }, }); Replace the subject and text variables with the unique content you want to use based on the received email and the output of your JS node. This code step will send an email draft to yourself with the unique content for each trigger event.
I’ve decided to use the create draft step instead. Can I insert code into the email body when the body type is html?
Yes, you can insert code into the email body when the body type is HTML. When using the “Send Yourself an Email” action, you can set the email body to an HTML string. Here’s an example: 1. Search for the Email app from the step menu. 2. Select the “Send Yourself an Email” action. 3. Connect your Email account. In the “Body” field, you can input your HTML content, including any code you want to insert. You can also use variables from previous steps by using the double curly braces {{ }} syntax. For example: ```
Processed content from JS node: {{steps.processContent.result}}
``` Replace `steps.processContent.result` with the actual reference to the output of your JS node. This will create an email draft with the HTML content and the code you've inserted.Can I insert if statements or something similar into the html content?
I keep getting this error in my last step of the workflow when creating an email draft:
TIMEOUT: TIMEOUT
at Timeout._onTimeout (file:///var/task/lambda_handler.mjs:884:23)
at listOnTimeout (node:internal/timers:569:17)
at process.processTimers (node:internal/timers:512:7)
Can you please help?
I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing a timeout error in your workflow. This error usually occurs when a step in your workflow takes too long to execute, exceeding the maximum allowed time. To help you resolve this issue, I’ll need more information about the specific step that’s causing the timeout. Can you please provide more details about the step and any code or actions you’re using in that step? This will help me better understand the issue and provide a solution.
It’s a create email draft in gmail step. This is a sample of the email body: Hi {{steps.node.$return_value.firstName}},
Thank you for submitting our form. {{steps.node.$return_value.email_criteria_match}} {{steps.node.$return_value.no_owned_dog}} {{steps.node.$return_value.no_walk}} {{steps.node.$return_value.yes_allergies}} {{steps.node.$return_value.no_costsAware}} {{steps.node.$return_value.four_hours}}
To create an email draft in Gmail with the provided email body, you can use the “Send Email” action in your Pipedream workflow. Here’s how to set it up: 1. Search for the Gmail app from the step menu. 2. Select the “Send Email” action. 3. Connect your Gmail account. 4. In the “To” field, enter the recipient’s email address. 5. In the “Subject” field, enter your desired subject. 6. In the “Body” field, paste the following HTML content: ```
Hi {{steps.node.$return_value.firstName}},
Thank you for submitting our form. {{steps.node.$return_value.email_criteria_match}} {{steps.node.$return_value.no_owned_dog}} {{steps.node.$return_value.no_walk}} {{steps.node.$return_value.yes_allergies}} {{steps.node.$return_value.no_costsAware}} {{steps.node.$return_value.four_hours}}
Yes, I understand that. But this step is causing the timeout error I mentioned above.
I apologize for the confusion earlier. Timeout errors can occur if a step takes too long to execute. In your case, it’s the “Create Email Draft” step in Gmail that’s causing the issue. To better assist you, can you please provide more details about the step configuration and any other relevant information? This will help me identify the cause of the timeout and suggest a solution.
Sure, the body type is html. And it has a lengthy text and signature.
I understand that the email body is in HTML format and contains lengthy text and a signature. The timeout error might be related to the size of the email content or some other issue in the workflow. To help you further, can you please provide more information about the workflow, such as the steps before the “Create Email Draft” step and any other relevant details? This will help me identify the cause of the timeout and suggest a solution.
in the previous steps, the trigger is when I receive an email, then I grab values from that email text. Then create a draft based on those values.
I see that your workflow is triggered when you receive an email, and you extract values from the email text to create a draft. Since the timeout error is occurring in the “Create Email Draft” step, let’s try to troubleshoot the issue. 1. Make sure that the extracted values from the previous steps are correct and not causing any issues in the email body. 2. Check if there are any rate limits or restrictions on the Gmail API that might be causing the timeout. 3. You can also try adding a console.log() statement before the “Create Email Draft” step to log the email body content, which might help you identify any issues with the content. If the issue persists, please provide more details about the steps before the “Create Email Draft” step, and any other relevant information. This will help me better understand the issue and provide a solution.
how do I add a console.log() statement?
To add a console.log() statement in your Pipedream component code, simply include it within the run method. Here’s an example: ```
export default defineComponent({ async run({ steps, $ }) { // Add your console.log() statement here console.log(“This is a log message”); // Your other code goes here }, });
how do I actually make use of the console log. Can you walk me through it step by step?
Certainly! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use console.log() in a Pipedream component: 1. Open your Pipedream workflow and add a new “Run Node.js code” step. 2. Click on the “Run Node.js code” step to open the code editor. 3. Within the run method, add a console.log() statement with a message you want to log. For example: export default defineComponent({ async run({ steps, $ }) { // Add your console.log() statement here console.log("This is a log message"); // Your other code goes here }, }); 4. Save the step by clicking the “Save” button. 5. Run your workflow by clicking the “Run Now” button or by triggering it through the configured trigger. 6. After the workflow executes, you’ll see the log message in the execution logs below the “Run Node.js code” step. That’s it! You’ve successfully added a console.log() statement to your Pipedream component.
OK but it’s useless. What should I replace in “This is a log message” that’s relevant to my workflow?