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Documents

The Documents API provides endpoints for generating, downloading, and managing PDF documents in Eledo.

This section covers the core document generation workflow used by integrations, automation platforms, and custom applications.

Available Endpoints

Generate​

Generates a PDF document from a template and input data.

This is the primary endpoint used for synchronous PDF generation workflows.

Typical Use Cases​

  • Generate PDFs directly from automation workflows
  • Populate templates with JSON data
  • Generate invoices, reports, contracts, or labels

Endpoint Information​

  • HTTP Method: POST
  • Endpoint: https://eledo.online/api/RESTv1/Generate

→ Generate

Create File​

Creates a file resource within Eledo that can later be used for asynchronous document generation and download workflows.

This endpoint is typically used together with the Download endpoint.

Typical Use Cases​

  • Large or long-running document generation
  • Deferred document download
  • Background processing workflows

Endpoint Information​

  • HTTP Method: POST
  • Endpoint: https://eledo.online/api/RESTv1/CreateFile

→ Create File

Download​

Downloads a PDF document from a previously stored file.

This endpoint is used together with Create File in asynchronous workflows.

Typical Use Cases​

  • Retrieve generated documents later
  • Separate generation and download phases
  • Download documents processed in background jobs

Endpoint Information​

  • HTTP Method: GET
  • Endpoint: https://eledo.online/api/RESTv1/Download

→ Download

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