How to connect PDF.co and Basin
Create a New Scenario to Connect PDF.co and Basin
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a PDF.co, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, PDF.co or Basin will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find PDF.co or Basin, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the PDF.co Node
Select the PDF.co node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Add the Basin Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the PDF.co node, select Basin from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Basin.

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Authenticate Basin
Now, click the Basin node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Basin settings. Authentication allows you to use Basin through Latenode.
Configure the PDF.co and Basin Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the PDF.co and Basin Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring PDF.co, Basin, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the PDF.co and Basin integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between PDF.co and Basin (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect PDF.co and Basin
Basin + PDF.co + Google Sheets: When a new submission is received in Basin, convert the data into a PDF document using PDF.co, then log the document details, such as file name and submission ID, in a Google Sheet.
Basin + PDF.co + Email: Automatically generate a PDF document from new form submissions in Basin using PDF.co. The generated PDF will be attached to an email and sent to a specified address for record-keeping purposes.
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About PDF.co
Need to automate PDF tasks? Use PDF.co in Latenode to parse data, convert formats, and add signatures. Automate document processing workflows without code. Latenode’s visual editor and affordable pricing make it easy to build scalable solutions for invoices, reports, and more. Bypass manual work and centralize document automation.
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About Basin
Use Basin inside Latenode to capture form submissions without server-side code. Connect form data to any app via REST API or Webhooks, triggering automated workflows. Validate, transform, and route data with Latenode's visual editor, enhancing lead management and data collection, and avoiding back-end setup.
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FAQ PDF.co and Basin
How can I connect my PDF.co account to Basin using Latenode?
To connect your PDF.co account to Basin on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select PDF.co and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your PDF.co and Basin accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I extract data from PDFs submitted via Basin forms?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor makes it easy to extract data using PDF.co and then process or store it using Basin, automating data capture from form submissions.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating PDF.co with Basin?
Integrating PDF.co with Basin allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically convert form submissions into professional PDF reports.
- Extract data from uploaded PDFs and save it to a Basin database.
- Generate invoices from form data collected via Basin and store them in PDF.co.
- Securely store sensitive form data processed by PDF.co.
- Watermark submitted PDF documents through Basin form triggers.
What type of PDF files work best with PDF.co on Latenode?
PDF.co handles various PDF types. Latenode's visual editor lets you pre-process documents for optimal results and error handling.
Are there any limitations to the PDF.co and Basin integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex PDF layouts may require custom PDF.co configuration.
- Basin's free tier may limit the number of submissions or storage capacity.
- Very large PDF files might impact workflow execution speed.