What is the correct approach to download a WKFT Proof PDF document with comments, using either the "Request PDF Summary" module or a custom API call with the requestPDFPrintSummary method? | Community
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YaadhavanRa
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May 7, 2025
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What is the correct approach to download a WKFT Proof PDF document with comments, using either the "Request PDF Summary" module or a custom API call with the requestPDFPrintSummary method?

  • May 7, 2025
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Hi all,
I’m working on a requirement to download the Proof PDF (including comments) from Workfront Proof.
I’ve tried the following approaches:
  • Using the Request PDF Summary module
  • Making a Custom API call with the requestPDFPrintSummary method
In both cases, the response returns a Boolean (True), and I’ve used a Webhook ID as the callback URL. However, the webhook response I receive contains binary data, and I’m unsure how to handle it to download the actual PDF.
Note: The original document uploaded to Workfront is already in PDF format.
Could someone guide me on the correct steps to download the finalized proof PDF (with comments) and handle the binary output properly?

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kautuk_sahni
kautuk_sahni
Employee
July 29, 2025

@yaadhavanra Just checking in — were you able to resolve your issue? We’d love to hear how things worked out. If the suggestions above helped, marking a response as correct can guide others with similar questions. And if you found another solution, feel free to share it — your insights could really benefit the community. Thanks again for being part of the conversation!

Kautuk Sahni
Sven-iX
Sven-iX
New Participant
May 9, 2025

Hi @yaadhavanra 

 

Both methods make the same call. If the response is true it was accepted and you can expect the callback to your webhook.

 

However - the callback is just an XMLdocument - you have to parse it: it includes the download URL to the generated file. 

 

In other words

  1. webhook
  2. parse XML
  3. HTTP call to download file
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    YaadhavanRaAuthor
    New Participant
    May 7, 2025

    Hi Everyone,

    In addition, I would appreciate it if you could review my current approach and advise if there are any alternative methods available to download the Proof PDF document with comments from Workfront.

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