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Request mapping with variables in REST call task

savo — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 13:03:01 GMT

The API PUT call I am trying to make definitely works when I am using /api-explorer.html/ or Postman, but when using built-in task it gives me error when executing with status 400.In Request mapping I have selected JSON Template and put ${myVar} in it. That produces the error. In an user task before

Re: Request mapping with variables in REST call task

bassam_al-saror — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 13:05:30 GMT

Can you share your app? I'm not sure I understood what are you trying to do.

Re: Request mapping with variables in REST call task

savo — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 18:05:09 GMT

I have uploaded my app (check the post). The variable is called jeff. It is a result of a:

GET /enterprise/editor/form-models/{formId}

If you want for this app to work enter some valid formId (mine was 8009). This form had a drop down list. Using javascript, I add to the list of available options field value I have entered in the start form. I then display that modified js object in an user task, and try to do api call(note the format):

PUT /enterprise/editor/form-models/{formId}

but it returns a http error. If I manually copy-paste, what was displayed in the user task, in api-explorer, postman or wherever, I get the result I expect, i.e. an updated list.

Already tried a plethora of header, mapping, variable name combinations, nothing worked.

Re: Request mapping with variables in REST call task

bassam_al-saror — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 09:48:55 GMT

Using a variable with JSON content in a JSON template will not work. The value will be converted to a string (with any needed escape clauses like \"). Thats why you're getting a 400 response.

What is your use case, maybe there is another way achieve what you are trying to do.

Re: Request mapping with variables in REST call task

savo — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 15:36:30 GMT

I supposed that's what was happening. I want some way to add to (and delete from) the dropdown list of some specific form.

Edit: Of course, without someone using app designer and changing the process. I want it to be done at runtime so It can be observed and be more accessible.