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How to download pdf file which show application/octet-stream and save it or send in mail

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Posted on by alok1988 4

I am running Jira query in loop getting pdf details and then running http request to download file trying to save the file as well send it in mail. But getting error even downloaded file is not readable. Below is my test flow run.

 

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on test i get below snap side by side. any help is appreciated

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    v-xiaochen-msft Microsoft Employee on at

    Hi @alok1988 ,

     

    Perhaps there are two mistakes in it.

    1\ Please try to change the file name from testpdf to test.pdf.

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    2\ Using the compose output in file content parameter.

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    Best Regards,

    Wearsky

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    alok1988 4 on at

    Second one solved the issue i changed it to take entire body instead of content and it worked. Thanks.

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