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Overview

This node integrates with the AdBlast API to create a new visual element within a specified scene of a project. It is useful for automating the management and creation of visuals in digital projects, such as marketing campaigns, presentations, or interactive media scenes. For example, a user can programmatically add a new visual asset to a scene by specifying its unique ID, order number, duration, and description, streamlining content updates without manual intervention.

Properties

Name Meaning
Authentication Method Choose between using saved API credentials or entering an API key dynamically via expressions.
AdBlast Base URL The base URL for the AdBlast API (required if using dynamic API key authentication).
API Key The API key for authenticating requests (required if using dynamic API key authentication).
Project Id The identifier of the project where the visual will be created.
Scene Id The identifier of the scene within the project where the visual will be added.
Id A unique valid UUID representing the visual's identity.
Number The visual's sequence number inside the scene, starting from 1.
Duration Seconds Playback duration of the visual in seconds; fractional values are supported.
Description A short description summarizing the visual.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the AdBlast API after creating the visual. This typically includes details about the newly created visual such as its ID, status, and any metadata returned by the API. There is no indication that binary data is output by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires access to the AdBlast API.
  • Needs either predefined API credentials stored in n8n or a dynamically provided API key.
  • If using dynamic API key authentication, the user must provide the AdBlast base URL.
  • Proper network connectivity to the specified AdBlast API endpoint.

Troubleshooting

  • Authentication errors: Ensure that the API key is valid and has sufficient permissions. If using predefined credentials, verify they are correctly configured in n8n.
  • Invalid IDs: The Id property must be a valid UUID; otherwise, the API may reject the request.
  • Incorrect URLs: When using dynamic authentication, confirm the base URL is correct and reachable.
  • Missing required fields: All required properties (Project Id, Scene Id, Id, Number, Duration Seconds, Description) must be provided; missing any will cause the API call to fail.
  • API rate limits or downtime: If requests fail unexpectedly, check for API rate limiting or service availability issues on the AdBlast side.

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