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fileEvent

The fileEvent event is triggered when the user sends a file to the bot.

tip
fileEvent is supported by all inbound channels except JivoChat, Zendesk, and Zendesk Chat.

File data​

In the state where fileEvent was triggered, you can obtain the file data from the $request.data.eventData object:

[
   {
      "url": "https://example.com/file.pdf",
      "type": "file",
      "mimeType": "application/pdf"
   }
]
  • url is the link to the file.
  • type is the file type. Possible values: file, image, audio, video.
  • mimeType is the file MIME type.

How to use​

state: AcceptFile
    event!: fileEvent
    a: Use the following links to access your files:
    script:
        $request.data.eventData.forEach(function (file) { $reactions.answer(file.url); });