File output

Return files such as PDFs, spreadsheets, or reports for download.

File output lets your app return a file from an earlier node for users to download.

Use it when the final result should be a document, spreadsheet, PDF, or other file.

Before you start

Choose a field from an earlier node that returns a file.

How to set it up

1. In the Output node, click + Add.

2. Select a file field from the list of earlier nodes.

3. Click Ok.

4. Choose File as the output type.

5. Enter a clear Title.

6. Click Ok and test the flow.

Settings

Setting	What it does
Output type	Sets how the selected field is shown in the app. Choose File for file data.
Title	The label shown above the file, such as Monthly report or Exported file.

Good business uses

• Deliver a generated report.

• Return an exported spreadsheet.

• Share a finished document for download.

Next steps

• Go back to Outputs (Apps).

• Create downloadable files with File creator.

• Export spreadsheet results with Spreadsheet Creator.