Run Python Code with Python API on New Submission Recieved from GoCanvas API

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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a GoCanvas trigger and Python action. When you configure and deploy the workflow, it will run on Pipedream's servers 24x7 for free.

Select this integration
Configure the New Submission Recieved trigger
1. Connect your GoCanvas account
2. Configure timer
3. Select a Form
Configure the Run Python Code action
1. Connect your Python account
Deploy the workflow
Send a test event to validate your setup
Turn on the trigger

Details#

This integration uses pre-built, source-available components from Pipedream's GitHub repo. These components are developed by Pipedream and the community, and verified and maintained by Pipedream.

To contribute an update to an existing component or create a new component, create a PR on GitHub. If you're new to Pipedream component development, you can start with quickstarts for trigger span and action development, and then review the component API reference.

Trigger#

New Submission Recieved on GoCanvas

Description:Emit new event when a new submission is uploaded to GoCanvas.

Version:0.0.1

Key:gocanvas-new-submission-received

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GoCanvas Overview#

The GoCanvas API allows for the automation of document processing tasks, enabling data extraction from PDFs with ease, thus facilitating the seamless transfer of this data to other systems or databases. This proves particularly useful for businesses aiming to digitize paper-based processes, automate data entry, or integrate with other digital tools to enhance productivity and reduce manual errors.

Trigger Code#

import gocanvas from "../../gocanvas.app.mjs";
import { DEFAULT_POLLING_SOURCE_TIMER_INTERVAL } from "@pipedream/platform";

export default {
  key: "gocanvas-new-submission-received",
  name: "New Submission Recieved",
  description: "Emit new event when a new submission is uploaded to GoCanvas.",
  version: "0.0.1",
  type: "source",
  dedupe: "unique",
  props: {
    gocanvas,
    db: "$.service.db",
    timer: {
      type: "$.interface.timer",
      default: {
        intervalSeconds: DEFAULT_POLLING_SOURCE_TIMER_INTERVAL,
      },
    },
    form: {
      propDefinition: [
        gocanvas,
        "form",
      ],
    },
  },
  hooks: {
    async deploy() {
      await this.processEvent(25);
    },
  },
  methods: {
    _getLastSubmissionDate() {
      return this.db.get("lastSubmissionDate");
    },
    _setLastSubmissionDate(lastSubmissionDate) {
      this.db.set("lastSubmissionDate", lastSubmissionDate);
    },
    generateMeta(submission) {
      return {
        id: submission.ResponseID,
        summary: `New Submission: ${submission.ResponseID}`,
        ts: Date.parse(submission.Date),
      };
    },
    currentDate() {
      const currentDate = new Date();
      return `${String(currentDate.getMonth() + 1)
        .padStart(2, "0")}/${String(currentDate.getDate())
        .padStart(2, "0")}/${currentDate.getFullYear()}`;
    },
    formatResponse(obj) {
      if (Array.isArray(obj) && obj.length === 1) {
        return this.formatResponse(obj[0]);
      } else if (typeof obj === "object" && obj !== null) {
        return Object.fromEntries(
          Object.entries(obj).map(([
            key,
            value,
          ]) => [
            key,
            this.formatResponse(value),
          ]),
        );
      } else {
        return obj;
      }
    },
    async processEvent(max) {
      let lastSubmissionDate = this._getLastSubmissionDate();

      const params = {
        form_name: this.form,
      };
      if (lastSubmissionDate) {
        params.begin_date = new Date(lastSubmissionDate).toLocaleDateString("en-US");
        params.end_date = this.currentDate();
      }

      const results = this.gocanvas.paginate({
        fn: this.gocanvas.listSubmissions,
        params,
        max,
      });

      for await (const result of results) {
        const submission = this.formatResponse(result);
        const meta = this.generateMeta(submission);
        this.$emit(submission, meta);

        if (!lastSubmissionDate
          || Date.parse(submission.Date) >= Date.parse(lastSubmissionDate)) {
          lastSubmissionDate = submission.Date;
        }
      }

      this._setLastSubmissionDate(lastSubmissionDate);
    },
  },
  async run() {
    await this.processEvent();
  },
};

Trigger Configuration#

This component may be configured based on the props defined in the component code. Pipedream automatically prompts for input values in the UI and CLI.

Label	Prop	Type	Description
GoCanvas	`gocanvas`	`app`	This component uses the GoCanvas app.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`
Form	`form`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Trigger Authentication#

GoCanvas uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your GoCanvas account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to GoCanvas APIs in both code and no-code steps.

Go to Account > Account Settings. Scroll down to the Security Settings > API Keys and click Settings.
On this page, check the box to Enable API Keys and then click Create API Key.

For username, use your email address such as test_user@gocanvas.com. See docs.

About GoCanvas#

A simple, drag and drop tool for creating mobile forms.

Action#

Run Python Code on Python

Description:Write Python and use any of the 350k+ PyPi packages available. Refer to the [Pipedream Python docs](https://pipedream.com/docs/code/python) to learn more.

Version:0.0.2

Key:python-run-python-code

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Python Overview#

Develop, run and deploy your Python code in Pipedream workflows. Integrate seamlessly between no-code steps, with connected accounts, or integrate Data Stores and manipulate files within a workflow.

This includes installing PyPI packages, within your code without having to manage a requirements.txt file or running pip.

Below is an example of using Python to access data from the trigger of the workflow, and sharing it with subsequent workflow steps:

Action Code#

import python from "../../python.app.mjs";

export default {
  name: "Run Python Code",
  version: "0.0.2",
  key: "python-run-python-code",
  description: "Write Python and use any of the 350k+ PyPi packages available. Refer to the [Pipedream Python docs](https://pipedream.com/docs/code/python) to learn more.",
  props: {
    python,
  },
  type: "action",
  methods: {},
  async run({
    steps, $,
  }) {
    // Placeholder action for Python code app
  },
};