FILE DOWNLOAD¶
Accepts an uploaded file, copies it to the d3VIEW temporary directory with a unique name (collision-safe), and exposes a downloadable API link. Also emits a truncated plain-text preview of the file (first 100 lines × 100 columns) for quick inspection inside a workflow.
When to use¶
Tagged: download, file, file_download, preview, tmp, upload.
Inputs¶
| Label | ID | Type | Default | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File | file | file | — | ✓ | The file to upload and stage; must be a valid d3VIEW attachment or previously uploaded file reference — required, no default. |
Outputs¶
| Label | ID | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| File | file | file | The staged file saved in the d3VIEW temporary directory, annotated with a downloadable API URL (/api/fileexplorer/download?d=…). |
| Content Preview | content_preview | text | Plain-text truncated preview of the file contents: up to the first 100 lines, each clipped to 100 characters, with ellipsis annotations for omitted content. |
| Status | status | string | Human-readable status string indicating success (including the saved filename) or a descriptive error message on failure. |
Disciplines¶
- data.io.file
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