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Overview

This node integrates with the Printcart API to manage projects within a Printcart store environment. Specifically, the "Create Project" operation allows users to create a new project by specifying its name, status, and note. This is useful for organizing design or production workflows in Printcart, where projects represent collections of related items or tasks.

Common scenarios include:

  • Automating the creation of new projects when onboarding new clients or campaigns.
  • Integrating project creation into larger automation workflows that manage product designs or orders.
  • Keeping project metadata (name, status, notes) synchronized between Printcart and other systems.

Example: Automatically create a new project named "Spring Campaign 2024" with status "Processing" and a note describing the campaign details.

Properties

Name Meaning
Authentication Method of authentication; currently supports "API Token"
Note A textual note or description associated with the project
Name The name/title of the project to be created
Status The current status of the project; options are: Processing, Accepted, Trashed, Reviewing

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the Printcart API after creating the project. This typically includes the newly created project's details such as its unique ID, name, status, note, timestamps, and any other metadata returned by the API.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API token credential for authenticating requests to the Printcart API.
  • The node makes HTTP requests to https://api.printcart.com/v1/projects endpoint.
  • Proper configuration of the API token credential in n8n is necessary for successful execution.

Troubleshooting

  • Authentication errors: If the API token is invalid or missing, the node will fail to authenticate. Ensure the API token credential is correctly configured and has sufficient permissions.
  • Validation errors: Missing required fields like "Name" or "Note" will cause the API to reject the request. Make sure all required properties are provided.
  • Network issues: Connectivity problems to the Printcart API endpoint can cause timeouts or failures. Verify network access and API availability.
  • Unexpected API responses: If the API changes or returns errors, check the error message returned in the node's output for clues and consult Printcart API documentation.

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