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File Message

This component lets you create messages that include both text and files. Think of it as a way to combine a written message with attachments, all within Nappai’s automation system. This is useful for sending reports with supporting documents, sharing images with descriptions, or any situation where you need to combine text and files.

Relationship with Message Objects

This component works with Nappai’s internal “Message” objects. It takes text and files as input and creates a single, combined “Message” object as output. This output message can then be used by other Nappai components to send emails, post to social media, or store information.

Inputs

  • Text: This is where you write the main text of your message. It’s like the body of an email.
  • Message with files: Here, you select one or more files to attach to your message. You can add various file types, such as documents, images, or audio/video files. This input expects a “Message” object containing your files.
  • Audio Video Encoder: (Optional) If you’re including audio or video files, this input lets you specify how those files should be encoded. This is typically used for optimizing the files for different platforms or devices. This input expects a specific type of encoder (“LLMAudioVideoEncoder”).

Outputs

The component produces a single Message output. This output contains both the text you entered and all the files you attached, ready to be used by other components in your Nappai workflow. For example, you could connect this output to a component that sends emails, posts to social media, or saves the message to a database.

Usage Example

Imagine you’re automating a report generation process. You could use the “File Message” component to:

  1. Input the report summary text into the Text input.
  2. Input a “Message” object containing the report’s spreadsheet file into the Message with files input.
  3. The component will then create a single “Message” object containing both the summary text and the spreadsheet file.
  4. You can then connect this output “Message” to an email sending component to automatically email the report.

Templates

This component is used in the “Audio and Video Transcriber” template.

Many components can work with the “Message” output of this component. Some examples include:

  • GMail Sender: Sends the combined message as an email.
  • Slack Message: Sends the combined message as a Slack message.
  • Google Drive Writer: Saves the combined message to Google Drive.
  • Many others: A large number of Nappai components can accept “Message” objects as input. Check the Nappai documentation for a complete list.

Tips and Best Practices

  • Keep your text concise and clear.
  • Use descriptive file names.
  • For large files, consider using compression to reduce file size and improve processing time.
  • If using the optional Audio Video Encoder, ensure it’s compatible with your file types and target platforms.

Security Considerations

  • Ensure that the files you are attaching do not contain sensitive information.
  • Review the security settings of any components you connect to the “File Message” component’s output to ensure that your data is protected.