What is the best way to export a dynamic site from Webflow as a PDF file without encountering CORS policy errors?

To export a dynamic site from Webflow as a PDF file without encountering CORS policy errors, you can use a combination of Webflow's Export Code feature and a server-side script.

Here's a step-by-step guide to accomplish this:

Step 1: Export your Webflow site as HTML and JSON using Webflow's Export Code feature. This feature allows you to download your site's HTML templates and a JSON file containing the dynamic content.

Step 2: Set up a server-side script on your hosting server. This script will fetch the dynamic content from the JSON file and generate a PDF file.

Step 3: Parse the JSON file in your server-side script and extract the necessary dynamic content.

Step 4: Use a PDF generation library in your chosen server-side language (e.g., Node.js, PHP, Python) to create a PDF document. Libraries such as Puppeteer, wkhtmltopdf, or mpdf can be used for this purpose.

Step 5: Inject the dynamic content into the PDF template using the PDF generation library. This will allow you to populate the PDF with the data retrieved from the JSON file.

Step 6: Generate the PDF file and save it to a specified location on your server.

Step 7: Provide a download link to the generated PDF file on your website or send it to the user via email, depending on your requirements.

By following this approach, you can bypass the CORS policy restrictions because the server-side script is making the request to the local JSON file, eliminating any cross-origin issues. Additionally, using a server-side script allows you to have more control over the PDF generation process and customize the output as needed.

Keep in mind that implementing this solution requires coding skills and knowledge of server-side scripting languages. If you're not familiar with these technologies, consider consulting with a developer or using third-party services that offer PDF generation capabilities integrated with Webflow.