[Announcement] Enhanced Merge APIs of Zoho Writer for automating document generation using Zoho Apps data

Hi users,

With the record_id parameter in Zoho Writer's Merge APIs, fields related to the given record id is automatically fetched from the Zoho app. You don't have to spend time manually mapping the records and fields in the Deluge code.

Here is a sample code with the merge_data parameter and the new record_id parameter to show the benefit of record_id parameter :

Sample code with record_id parameter:

Sample code with merge_data parameter:

Here's a quick look how record_id parameter simplifies document generation:

With 'merge_data' parameter	With 'record_id' parameter
Manually map the required fields with their record values to construct merge data in your Deluge function.	The required records and their fields are fetched and mapped automatically using the record id.
Prone to human errors.	Accurate and error free.
Requires intensive time and effort.	Saves time and effort.

Zoho apps supported by the Merge APIs

At the moment, the Merge APIs integrate with these Zoho apps to fetch the relevant records using the record_id:

Zoho CRM
Zoho Creator
Bigin
Zoho Recruit

Learn more about Zoho Writer's Merge APIs

Use the record_id parameter in Zoho Writer's Merge APIs and let us know your feedback at support@zohowriter.com or support@eu.zohowriter.com or in the comments.

Regards,

Team Zoho Writer