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Execute Nexrender API Requests

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Overview

This node integrates with the Nexrender API to manage rendering jobs for After Effects automation. It supports operations such as creating, updating, retrieving, listing, deleting jobs, and performing health checks on the Nexrender service.

The Delete operation specifically allows users to delete a rendering job by its unique identifier (Job UID). This is useful in scenarios where a job is no longer needed, has been completed, or should be removed due to errors or cancellations.

Practical example:

  • Automatically clean up old or failed render jobs from your Nexrender server after processing to maintain a tidy job queue and free resources.

Properties

Name Meaning
Job UID The unique identifier of the job to delete.
Manual Assets JSON (Not applicable for Delete operation) JSON string representing assets override for the job. Required only if assetsOverride flag is true, but not used in Delete operation.

Note: For the Delete operation, only the Job UID property is required and relevant.

Output

The node outputs a single JSON object representing the response from the Nexrender API after attempting to delete the specified job. This typically includes confirmation of deletion or details about the deleted job.

Example output structure:

{
  "id": "job-unique-id",
  "status": "deleted",
  "message": "Job successfully deleted"
}

No binary data output is produced by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to a Nexrender API endpoint.
  • Needs an API authentication token credential configured in n8n to authorize requests.
  • The node uses HTTP requests to communicate with the Nexrender server.

Troubleshooting

  • No credentials returned!
    Occurs if the API authentication token is missing or not configured properly in n8n. Ensure that the credential for accessing the Nexrender API is set up correctly.

  • API Response Error:
    If the Nexrender API returns an error (e.g., job not found, unauthorized), the node will throw an error with the API's message. Verify the Job UID is correct and the API token has sufficient permissions.

  • Unknown Error:
    Could indicate network issues or misconfiguration. Check connectivity to the Nexrender server and validate all input parameters.

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