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Overview
The node named "FieldProxy" interacts with the FieldProxy API to perform various operations related to work orders, messages, and custom fields. Specifically, the "Get Work Order Messages" operation retrieves messages associated with a particular work order. This is useful in scenarios where users need to fetch communication or notes linked to a work order for review, auditing, or further processing.
Practical examples include:
- Fetching all messages related to a specific work order to display in a dashboard.
- Extracting message history for customer support or field service follow-up.
- Integrating work order communications into other systems or workflows.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Work Order ID | The unique identifier of the work order whose messages you want to retrieve. This is a required string input. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing the messages related to the specified work order. Each message typically includes details such as message content, sender information, timestamps, and any metadata provided by the FieldProxy API.
If the node supports binary data output (not explicitly shown in the provided code), it would represent attachments or media related to messages, but this is not confirmed from the static analysis.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the FieldProxy API.
- The base URL for the API is configured via credentials and sanitized to remove trailing slashes.
- The node depends on several internal modules handling operations and properties for messages, work orders, and custom fields, indicating modular design but no external npm packages beyond standard imports.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or invalid Work Order ID: Since the Work Order ID is required, omitting it or providing an incorrect ID will likely cause errors or empty results. Ensure the ID is correct and properly formatted.
- Authentication errors: If the API key or authentication token is missing or invalid, the node will fail to connect to the FieldProxy API. Verify that credentials are correctly set up in n8n.
- API endpoint issues: Misconfiguration of the base URL or network connectivity problems can prevent successful API calls. Confirm the base URL and network access.
- Unexpected API responses: Changes in the FieldProxy API or unexpected data formats might cause parsing errors. Check for updates or changes in the API documentation if errors occur.
Links and References
- FieldProxy API Documentation (example placeholder link)
- n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes
- General REST API usage guidelines within n8n workflows