Free template: combine ShipHero data with PDF file data
Combine ShipHero data with PDF file data without writing a single line of code.
The Parabola Team
Transform your data in five easy steps using Parabola's drag-and-drop interface, powered by AI.
- Set up your data sources by creating a new Parabola flow, connecting your ShipHero account, and uploading your PDF files. This creates your automation foundation.
- Configure your ShipHero connection by selecting the relevant shipping and fulfillment data. Include all necessary tracking and order information.
- Extract data from your PDFs using Parabola's PDF parsing tools. This converts your document information into structured, usable data.
- Combine your datasets using Parabola's transformation tools. This step enables you to match corresponding fields and create rules for merging your shipping and document data.
- Generate your results by previewing the combined data and running your automated flow. Once set up, this process will handle new files automatically.
How to use ShipHero with Parabola
ShipHero's integration with Parabola enables powerful automation of shipping and fulfillment data processing.
- Easily access shipping and inventory data through the Pull from ShipHero step
- Transform fulfillment data to match your reporting needs
- Create automated workflows for shipping analytics
Retrieving data from ShipHero
Getting started with ShipHero data in Parabola is straightforward using the Pull from ShipHero step. This step allows you to access various types of data from your ShipHero account, including orders, inventory, and shipping information.
Key features
- Secure API connection to your ShipHero account
- Multiple data type selection options
- Customizable date ranges for data pulls
- Automatic pagination handling
- Real-time data refresh capabilities
How to use
- Drag the Pull from ShipHero step onto the canvas
- Using our ShipHero integration how to doc, authenticate the API integration
- Use one of the pre-built API connections to pull in an object from ShipHero, specifying the fields you'd like to pull and date range
- Run the step to pull in your data
How to use PDFs with Parabola
Parabola's PDF handling capabilities enable you to extract and transform data from PDF documents efficiently.
- Automatic text extraction from both searchable and scanned PDFs
- Flexible parsing options for structured and unstructured PDF content
- Batch processing capabilities for multiple PDF files
Retrieving data from PDFs
Parabola's PDF data extraction functionality enables you to convert PDF documents into structured, analyzable data. The platform can handle various PDF formats and layouts, making it versatile for different business needs.
Key features
- Text and table extraction
- Multi-page document support
- Pattern recognition
- Structured data output
- Batch processing capability
How to use
- Add the Pull from PDF file step to your Flow
- Upload your PDF file
- Configure extraction settings, including column names and keys
- Run the step to extract the data
- Add examples and fine tune your extraction settings for more accurate parsing
Combining ShipHero and PDF data
Once you have both data sources imported into your Parabola Flow, you can combine them using the Combine Tables step. This powerful feature allows you to merge data based on common fields, creating a comprehensive dataset for analysis.
Key features
- Multiple combining table methods
- Automatic column matching
- Extract text
- Remove duplicates
- Preview of combined data
AI workflow automations
How to use
- After you add your data sources to the Canvas, add the Combine tables step to your Flow
- Drag the arrow from your data sources to the Combine tables step on the Canvas
- Choose the columns to match between the tables
- Configure the join type
- Preview and verify the combined results
Practical use cases and examples
The combination of ShipHero and PDF data can solve various business challenges and create new opportunities for automation and insight.
Invoice reconciliation
Automatically match shipping records from ShipHero with invoice PDFs to verify charges and identify discrepancies. This process can save hours of manual reconciliation work and improve accuracy.
Custom documentation generation
Create comprehensive shipping documentation by combining ShipHero's shipping labels with customer-specific requirements stored in PDF templates, ensuring consistent and professional documentation.
Inventory audit automation
Match inventory counts from ShipHero with supplier documentation in PDFs to automate the audit process and maintain accurate stock levels.
By combining ShipHero and PDF data in Parabola, you can automate complex processes and create powerful workflows that save time and reduce errors. The flexibility of Parabola's platform allows you to customize these solutions to your specific business needs while maintaining data accuracy and consistency.
