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Create user manual PDF with QR and link

Automatically catch product/manual payloads across Zoho WorkDrive, PDF.co, Base64 Encoder/Decoder, and Zoho CRM. Create and update when product payloads arrive, manual requests come in, or product IDs are posted—so you can produce QR manuals, create download links, and update product records without manual paperwork.

How this automation creates product manual links

When product/manual payloads arrive, manual creation delays can slow onboarding. This automation generates QR-ready A5 PDFs and uploads shareable links and updates your product record—so your team can publish manuals faster.

  1. 1.Catches incoming product payload

    Integrate Webhooks by Zapier, payload handling tools, and product inputs to catch hook requests that start manual generation.

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  2. 2.Creates product folder

    Integrate Zoho WorkDrive, file storage spaces, and workspace folders to create a product folder and capture its permalink and ID.

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  3. 3.Generates QR image

    Integrate PDF.co and QR generation tools to generate a QR image from the folder permalink or file link.

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  4. 4.Encodes QR as base64

    Integrate Base64 Encoder/Decoder and encoding tools to convert the QR image output into a base64 string for embedding.

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  5. 5.Builds A5 manual PDF

    Integrate PDF.co and HTML rendering tools to convert product fields and the base64 QR into an A5 PDF URL.

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  6. 6.Uploads PDF and updates product

    Integrate Zoho WorkDrive, Zoho CRM, and sharing tools to upload the PDF and update the product manual URL and folder ID.

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Calendly
Okta
Zendesk
Dropbox
Asana
Allstate
Airbnb
ActiveCampaign
Lyft
Webflow
Canva
Sysco
LA Clippers
Getaround
Grammarly
HelloFresh
Lululemon
Barry's
Hopper
Casper
Hudl
Miro
The New York Times
Ruggable

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