Question Re: Looking to execute HTTP Request using body in SPA in Technology Q&A

Looking to execute HTTP Request using body in SPA

Ron_Hagan — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:51:07 GMT

I'm trying to execute an HTTP POST request by passing in the JSON body with the correct parameters but I can't seem to find a tutorial that covers that. I've tried using the API trigger but for some reason it's not working. I can't seem to figure out how to configure it properly. The API I'm trying to connect to is already in the BTP Destinations and I can connect through Postman.

Does anybody happen to have either a tutorial or a sample project that would get me closer to being able to accomplish my goal? Or maybe some guidance? 😊

Thanks in advance!

Ron

Re: Looking to execute HTTP Request using body in SPA

manish_09 — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:04:11 GMT

You will need to create JavaScript code for the body, and you can use the 'Call Web Service with Destination' activity to call that API.

You can refer to the following BOT from the store; they have used an API to download files from the DMS service.

Re: Looking to execute HTTP Request using body in SPA

Ron_Hagan — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:07:30 GMT

Thank you, Manish! I have a question for you. In the section "Build an Automation", step 7 says to drag and drop the activity Call Web Service with Destination. I've tried that but I can't seem to get it to connect. When I click on the activity, instead of just outlining it in red, there is also a big "X" in the top right-hand corner of the activity. How do I get it to connect to the flow?

Re: Looking to execute HTTP Request using body in SPA

Ron_Hagan — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:21:29 GMT

Ha! I think I figured it out. I had to put in the Destination firs. 🙂

Re: Looking to execute HTTP Request using body in SPA

Ron_Hagan — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:09:45 GMT

Next question: 🙂 I created the Automation like it said in the tutorial and instead of having a Start circle and an End circle, mine also has a has a box above the Start circle that says, "Triggers" with a "+" sign on the right side of it. Since it's not in the tutorial, do I need it? It appears that I can't delete it but I have no idea what to do with it.

Re: Looking to execute HTTP Request using body in SPA

manish_09 — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:45:11 GMT

Hi Ron,

The trigger option is used when you need to trigger a process using an API; otherwise, you don't need to do anything.

Re: Looking to execute HTTP Request using body in SPA

Ron_Hagan — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:40:44 GMT

I got it! I was able to successfully test the Process. WHOO-HOO!!!