Sample Script Description: Integrating a Webshop with Enfocus Switch

Overview

This script is designed to integrate a webshop with Enfocus Switch, a powerful automation software for managing prepress workflows in the printing industry. Written in Node.js with TypeScript, the script supports both polling and webhook methods to facilitate seamless data exchange between the webshop and Enfocus Switch, enabling efficient order processing, file handling, and workflow automation.

Key Features

1. Order Retrieval:

   • Polling: Periodically polls the webshop’s API to retrieve new orders.
   • Webhook: Receives order data via HTTP POST requests from the webshop when a new order is placed.

2. File Download and Processing:

   • Downloads files associated with each order.

3. Metadata Extraction:

   • Extracts relevant metadata from the order, such as customer details, order ID, and product specifications.
   • Embeds this metadata into the files for easy identification and processing within Enfocus Switch.

Technical Details

• Language: The script is written in Node.js using TypeScript, leveraging libraries for API communication, file handling, and data processing.
• Enfocus Switch Integration: Employs Enfocus Switch's scripting API to interact with workflows, route jobs, and handle files.

Methods

Polling Method

• Functionality: Periodically queries the webshop’s API to check for new orders.
• Advantages: Simple to implement and does not require changes on the webshop side.
• Use Case: Suitable for webshops that do not support webhooks or when polling is preferred for simplicity.

Webhook Method

• Functionality: Listens for HTTP POST requests from the webshop when a new order is placed.
• Advantages: Provides real-time order processing without the need for continuous polling.
• Use Case: Ideal for webshops that support webhook notifications for instant order updates.

Use Cases

• Automated Order Processing: Streamline the process from order placement to production, reducing manual intervention and minimizing errors.
• Custom Workflows: Configure custom workflows in Enfocus Switch to handle different types of orders, such as digital printing, offset printing, or large-format printing.
• Scalability: Easily scale the integration to handle a growing number of orders as your business expands.

Benefits

• Efficiency: Save time and reduce manual labor by automating repetitive tasks.
• Accuracy: Minimize errors through automated file validation and metadata management.
• Customer Satisfaction: Improve customer experience by providing timely updates and faster order processing.
• Flexibility: Adapt the script to meet specific business needs and integrate with various webshop platforms.

By integrating your webshop with Enfocus Switch using this script, you can enhance your print production workflow, increase efficiency, and deliver better service to your customers.

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