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Document Logs

Track all generated PDF and Excel documents with detailed logs and download links.

Overview​

Every PDF or Excel document generated through RenderDoc is logged with metadata, generation time, and download links.

Log Columns​

Job ID​

Unique identifier for the generation job

Timestamp​

When the document was generated

Template​

Template used for generation

Format​

  • PDF - Portable Document Format
  • XLSX - Excel spreadsheet

Size​

File size in KB/MB

Status​

  • ✅ Completed: Successfully generated
  • ⏳ Processing: Currently generating
  • ❌ Failed: Generation failed

Actions​

  • Download: Get the generated file
  • View Details: See generation metadata
  • Regenerate: Create again with same data
  • Delete: Remove from logs

Filtering​

Filter documents by:

  • Date range: Filter by generation date
  • Template: Filter by specific template
  • Format: PDF or Excel only
  • Status: Completed or failed only

Bulk Operations​

Select multiple documents to:

  • Download as ZIP: Get all selected files
  • Delete: Remove from logs
  • Regenerate: Create all again

Details View​

Click any document to see:

  • Job ID
  • Template used
  • Generation timestamp
  • File size and format
  • Input variables
  • Error details (if failed)
  • Download link (expires after retention period)

Retention​

Generated documents are stored based on your subscription plan:

  • Free/Starter: 1 day
  • Growth/Scale: 3 days

After the retention period, download links expire but document logs remain for reference (without the original file).

Common Questions​

How long does generation take?​

  • PDF: 2-10 seconds (depends on complexity)
  • Excel: 1-5 seconds

Can I regenerate old documents?​

Yes, if you have the original data. Click Regenerate in the details view.

What's the maximum file size?​

  • PDF: 10 MB
  • Excel: 5 MB

How do I get notified when generation completes?​

Set up a webhook to receive notifications when documents are generated or fail. See Webhooks for details.

API Access​

Retrieve document logs programmatically:

curl https://api.renderdoc.dev/api/v1/documents/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer rd_sk_your_api_key"

Get a specific job status:

curl https://api.renderdoc.dev/api/v1/documents/jobs/doc_abc123 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer rd_sk_your_api_key"

Related: Template Designer | Templates | Webhooks