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Overview

This node integrates with the Printcart API to perform various operations related to products and their associated data. Specifically, for the Product resource and the operation Get a Count of Sides by Product, it retrieves the number of sides (designable areas) associated with a given product ID.

This functionality is useful in scenarios where you need to programmatically obtain metadata about a product's design complexity or configuration, such as:

  • Determining how many sides a product has before generating designs.
  • Validating product setup in automated workflows.
  • Reporting or analytics on product design attributes.

For example, if you have a product with multiple printable sides (front, back, sleeves), this node can fetch the count of those sides to help decide subsequent processing steps like design application or printing instructions.

Properties

Name Meaning
Authentication Method of authentication; currently supports "API Token" for accessing the Printcart API.
Product ID The unique identifier of the product for which the count of sides is requested. Required.

Output

The node outputs a JSON array containing the response from the Printcart API for the count of sides of the specified product. The structure typically includes a numeric count representing how many sides the product has.

Example output JSON snippet:

{
  "count": 3
}

This indicates the product has 3 sides.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API token credential for authenticating requests to the Printcart API.
  • The node makes HTTP requests to the Printcart API endpoints using the provided credentials.
  • No additional external dependencies are required beyond standard HTTP request capabilities within n8n.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Product ID: If the product ID does not exist or is incorrect, the API may return an error or empty result. Verify the product ID is correct.
  • Authentication Errors: Ensure the API token credential is valid and has sufficient permissions to access product data.
  • Network Issues: Connectivity problems to the Printcart API endpoint will cause request failures. Check network access and API availability.
  • API Rate Limits: Excessive requests might be throttled by the API. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency if needed.
  • Error Messages: Common errors include 401 Unauthorized (invalid token), 404 Not Found (invalid product ID), or 500 Internal Server Error (API issues). Review error messages returned by the API and adjust inputs or credentials accordingly.

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