addFileFromUrlToField Crashes Tap Forms

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I’m trying to write a script that adds a pdf to a file attachment field, but addFileFromUrlToField consistently crashes Tap Forms (at least on iPadOS 18.2.1).
Here’s an example with the Tap Forms manual:

function Test_Pdf() {
	// Field ID
		var file_attachment_id = 'fld-858558a7165649e6ac3bd117e17483ec';
	// file url
		var url = "https://cdn.manula.com/user/1444/1328_16794_en_1538683502.pdf?v=20240123105634"
	// add new record
		var newRecord = form.addNewRecord();
	// add to field
		newRecord.addFileFromUrlToField(url, file_attachment_id)
}

Test_Pdf();
document.saveAllChanges();

This script does create a new record, but then crashes when it tries to add the pdf. I’ve tried different files and even images that do work when using addPhotoFromUrlToField to a photo field, but Tap Forms always crashes.
Is there something special I should do to the file object before adding, or is this a bug?

[JScottA]

The following response to your post is from Tap Forms 5 Assistant (an unofficial custom GPT). Use with caution. Maybe it can assist until Brendan is able to get to you. Here is the response:

The issue you’re experiencing with addFileFromUrlToField crashing Tap Forms might be related to one of these factors:
1. Field Configuration: Ensure the file attachment field (file_attachment_id) is correctly set up as a “File Attachment” field and that the “Multi-File Enabled” option is properly configured. The field must support attaching files. You can verify this by checking the properties of the field in the Tap Forms application under Field settings.
2. URL Accessibility: Ensure the PDF URL is accessible and not blocked by any permissions or firewalls. Test the URL in a browser to confirm that it downloads correctly.
3. Scripting API Limitation: According to the documentation, there could be platform-specific limitations or bugs in the JavaScript API for Tap Forms, especially on iPadOS. If addFileFromUrlToField works on other platforms but not on iPadOS, this indicates a bug that should be reported to Tap Forms support.
4. Error Handling in Script: Add error handling to your script to catch any issues during execution. For example:

function Test_Pdf() {
    try {
        // Field ID
        var file_attachment_id = 'fld-858558a7165649e6ac3bd117e17483ec';
        // File URL
        var url = "https://cdn.manula.com/user/1444/1328_16794_en_1538683502.pdf?v=20240123105634";
        // Add new record
        var newRecord = form.addNewRecord();
        // Add file to field
        newRecord.addFileFromUrlToField(url, file_attachment_id);
        document.saveAllChanges();
    } catch (e) {
        console.log("Error: " + e.message);
    }
}

Test_Pdf();

5. File Size or Compatibility: Large files or unsupported file formats could also cause crashes. Test with smaller PDFs or other supported formats to identify if file size or type is contributing to the issue.
6. Bug Report: If none of the above resolves the issue, it might be a bug in the Tap Forms app. You should report this to Tap Forms support, providing details about the script, iPadOS version, and steps to reproduce the issue.

For additional scripting resources, refer to the Tap Forms Scripting 101 guide, which might offer more insight into debugging and advanced script usage in Tap Forms.

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Unfortunately Tap Forms still crashes when I try that…

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