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Overview
This node operation "Lock Poll" under the "Group" resource is designed to lock a specific poll within a group. Locking a poll typically means preventing further votes or changes to that poll, effectively closing it for voting or editing. This functionality is useful in scenarios where a poll has reached its deadline or when the poll creator wants to finalize the results.
Practical examples include:
- Closing a group poll after a voting period ends.
- Preventing additional votes on a poll once a decision has been made.
- Managing group interactions by controlling poll availability.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Poll ID | The unique identifier of the poll within the group. This is required to specify which poll to lock. |
Output
The output JSON contains the result of the lock operation. Typically, this would include confirmation that the poll was successfully locked, possibly with details about the poll's new status or metadata. If the node supports binary data output (not explicitly shown here), it would relate to any files or attachments associated with the poll locking process, but this is unlikely for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential or similar authentication token configured in n8n to access the group and poll management service.
- Depends on the external service's API that manages group polls, capable of locking polls via an authenticated request.
- The node implementation uses asynchronous calls to this external API to perform the lock action.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
- Invalid or missing Poll ID: The node requires a valid poll identifier; ensure the Poll ID is correctly provided.
- Authentication errors: Ensure the API key or authentication credentials are correctly set up and have permissions to modify polls.
- Network or API errors: Temporary connectivity issues or API downtime can cause failures.
Error Messages:
- Errors indicating failure to find the poll usually mean the Poll ID is incorrect or the poll does not exist.
- Authorization errors suggest invalid or insufficient credentials.
- Timeout or connection errors indicate network problems.
Resolutions:
- Double-check the Poll ID input.
- Verify API credentials and permissions.
- Retry after some time if network issues occur.
Links and References
- Refer to the external group's API documentation for poll management and locking endpoints.
- n8n documentation on creating and configuring nodes with API credentials.
- General best practices for handling asynchronous API calls in n8n workflows.
Note: The source code provided is heavily obfuscated and minified, limiting detailed static analysis. The summary above is based on the provided property definitions and typical behavior of a "lock poll" operation in group management contexts.