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Figure 1: Configure JSON API


NameDescription
JSON URL

URL to be called. Mandatory Field. 

Code Block
//You may also insert the following URL parameters with its parameters to enable pagination
https://example.com/api/data?pageSize={size}&startOffset={start}
Info
  • pageSize={size}: This parameter is intended to specify the number of items (data entries) to be returned in a single page or response. The actual value for {size} would be replaced with a numerical value indicating the desired page size.
  • startOffset={start}: This parameter is intended to specify the starting offset or index from where the data should be retrieved. The actual value for {start} would be replaced with a numerical value indicating the starting point for fetching data.


Call Type
  • GET
  • POST
  • PUT
  • DELETE

Body Type

(Only Applicable to Call type = POST or PUT)

Select the POST or PUT method:

  • Request Parameters
    • Add name(s) and value(s) to the request header

      FieldDescription
      NameName (or Type ) of the Request Header 
      ValueLink or Value of the Request Header
  • Request Parameters as JSON Payload
    • When POST Method is set to "POST Parameters", these parameters will be sent as a UrlEncodedFormEntity.

      When POST Method is set to "POST Parameters as JSON Payload", these parameters will be sent as a StringEntity in a form of an escaped JSON string.


  • Custom JSON Payload
    • Write your own JSON to be the payload. It will be sent as a StringEntity.

      This option is available only when "Custom JSON Payload" is selected.

Request Headers

Add name(s) and value(s) to the request header

FieldDescription
NameName (or Type ) of the Request Header 
ValueLink or Value of the Request Header
Passover Current Request CookiesWhen checked, Current Request Cookies will be passed to the server with the request.
Base JSON Object Name for Multirow DataName of the base JSON object (e.g. data).
Total Record Count JSON Object NameTotal number of records in the JSON object (e.g. data.total)
Primary Key

Unique Identifier of the JSON object (e.g. data.id). Mandatory Field.


Auto Handling Full Results Paging & Sorting

When checked, This option enables automatic sorting for the results returned through the JSON URL.

Warning

Uncheck this, if you are performing pagination.


Debug ModeShow relevant debug entries in the server log for debugging purposes.
Sample Response (for Retrieve Columns)

Enter a Sample Response of how the JSON object is formatted.

Warning

Must insert a sample response into the field if you are performing pagination.

e.g. 

Code Block
languagexml
firstline1
titleJSON Sample Response
linenumberstrue
collapsetrue
{
    "data":{
        "id": "G-001",
        "description": "",
        "name": "Managers",
        "organization.name": ""
    }
}

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