ComfyUI Node: saveTextToFile _O

saveTextToFile _O:

The saveTextToFile _O node is designed to facilitate the process of saving text data to a file, making it an essential tool for AI artists who need to log or store textual information generated during their creative workflows. This node automatically appends a timestamp to the text, ensuring that each entry is time-stamped for better tracking and organization. It offers flexibility in file handling by allowing you to either append new text to an existing file or overwrite the file entirely. This functionality is particularly useful for maintaining logs, saving generated text outputs, or keeping track of various stages in your creative process.

saveTextToFile _O Input Parameters:

text

The text parameter is the main content that you want to save to the file. It accepts a string input, which can be any text you wish to log or store. This parameter is crucial as it forms the core content of the file. The default value is an empty string (''), and it does not support multiline input.

filename

The filename parameter specifies the name of the file where the text will be saved. It accepts a string input and defaults to "log.txt". This parameter allows you to define the file name, making it easier to organize and identify different logs or text files.

append

The append parameter determines whether the new text should be added to the existing content of the file or if the file should be overwritten. It accepts two options: "true" or "false", with the default value being True. When set to "true", the new text is appended to the existing file content; when set to "false", the file is overwritten with the new text.

saveTextToFile _O Output Parameters:

textToSave

The textToSave output parameter returns the formatted text that was saved to the file, including the timestamp. This output is useful for verification purposes, allowing you to see exactly what was written to the file.

saveTextToFile _O Usage Tips:

• To maintain a continuous log, set the append parameter to "true" so that new entries are added to the existing file without overwriting previous content.
• Use descriptive filenames in the filename parameter to easily identify and organize different logs or text files, especially when working on multiple projects.

saveTextToFile _O Common Errors and Solutions:

error writing to file <filename>

• Explanation: This error occurs when there is an issue with writing to the specified file, which could be due to permission issues, an invalid file path, or the directory not existing.
• Solution: Ensure that the directory specified in the file path exists and that you have the necessary write permissions. If the directory does not exist, the node will attempt to create it. Verify that the filename is valid and does not contain any restricted characters.