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Simple conversion to XML

Configured with Item Lists, Move Binary Data, My Sql, Write Binary File, and additional nodes. Review the connections and setup before adapting this template.

Workflow preview
TriggerWhen clicking "ExecuteWorkflow"Manual TriggerData storeShow 16 random productsMy SqlTransformDefine file structureEdit FieldsTransformConcatenate ItemsItem ListsTransformConvert to XMLXmlTransformMove Binary DataMove Binary DataTransformDefine file structure1Edit FieldsTransformConcatenate Items1Item ListsTransformConvert to XML1XmlTransformMove Binary Data1Move Binary DataFiles / mediaWrite Binary FileWrite Binary File

Node categories in this workflow

  • Trigger
  • Data store
  • Transform
  • Files / media

Icons describe general node roles, inferred from node types. Inspect the parameters for the configured action.

Drag to pan; use + and − to zoom. Reconstructed from the exported node positions; nothing runs here. Dashed lines represent non-main connections. Full node names and notes appear below.

How it works

The exported workflow contains the following configured nodes. Their connections are shown above; inspect the JSON for the complete logic, expressions, and external actions.

Workflow node names, types, and operations
NodeCategoryTypeOperation
When clicking "Execute Workflow"TriggerManual TriggerSee node parameters
Show 16 random productsData storeMy SqlexecuteQuery
Define file structureTransformEdit FieldsSee node parameters
Concatenate ItemsTransformItem ListsconcatenateItems
Convert to XMLTransformXmlSee node parameters
Move Binary DataTransformMove Binary DataSee node parameters
Define file structure1TransformEdit FieldsSee node parameters
Concatenate Items1TransformItem ListsconcatenateItems
Convert to XML1TransformXmlSee node parameters
Move Binary Data1TransformMove Binary DataSee node parameters
Write Binary FileFiles / mediaWrite Binary FileSee node parameters

Setup

  1. Download the JSON and import it into an isolated n8n instance. Leave the workflow inactive.
  2. Connect your own credentials through n8n’s credential store. Replace REPLACE_WITH_* values with your resource identifiers.
  3. Inspect API destinations, Code nodes, database queries, file paths, and outbound actions.
  4. Run with synthetic data and harmless destinations. Enable triggers only after checking the actual outputs.

Requirements

An n8n instance with the listed node types and compatible versions. Service-connected workflows may require accounts, credentials, or paid APIs.

Credential types declared in the source

  • mySql

Workflow notes

Simple conversion to XML

Simple conversion to XML

Purpose and structure

This folder contains the Simple conversion to XML workflow. Its executable nodes use itemLists, manualTrigger, moveBinaryData, mySql, set, writeBinaryFile, xml. The table and connection map below are derived from the JSON, not an inferred guarantee of behavior.

Setup

Import inactive. Configure your own credentials and replace REPLACE_WITH_* values. Review external destinations and Code nodes before running.

Entry points

When clicking "Execute Workflow"

Verification

Sanitized source candidate; not runtime-tested. This overview is generated from node metadata. Read the folder README for the connection map, credential types, and license.

Attribution

https://github.com/Zie619/n8n-workflows/blob/94007c1445d9258a7da116646b79473e7c7c3282/workflows/Manual/0317_Manual_Movebinarydata_Process_Triggered.json MIT; preserve source notices.

Canvas section labels

These name areas of the original canvas; they do not include explanatory instructions.

  • Simple conversion to XML
  • XML tags with attributes

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