API call from Qliksense

[gren]

hi,

Is it possible to do an API call from qlik sense and pass a specific value from the sheet? 

More details- There is an API which takes say OrderNO and performs some task.  I have a list of  order nos in my qliksense sheet. I wanted to give user an option to select an OrderNo and call the API and pass that value. I dont necessarily need to wait for the API to complete its action, Just pass the value and done.

Any pointers would be helpful. 

[ajaykakkar93]

Hi,

What i understand is to call /trigger the API from qlik sense application and pass that value as parameter ?

If that is the case then you can use the below extension to perform that task

InputForm Extension for qlik sense

Note: API should have the below checklist

• HTTPS
• SSL
• whitelisted In both environments (qlik sense & API server)

[gren]

Thanks Ajay. Can you please give a sample qliksense file with this?  that would be helpful..

[gren]

Any pointers from others who had done would be helpful.  

[ajaykakkar93]

Hi,

It's a DIY form please look at the options at https://github.com/ajaykakkar93/InputForm#readme

That will help,

The API  checklist

• HTTPS: it runs on port 443 configuration on a server where your API is places
• SSL: An SSL certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates a website's identity and enables an encrypted connection
• whitelisted In both environments (qlik sense & API server) : for qlik sense follow the below checklist
  • Go to QMC
  • Virtual Proxy
  • Central Proxy
  • Check the option of "Advanced"
  • Scroll to the option "Host allow list"
  • Add your System IP / URL without HTTPS
  • Add the below in the option "Additional response headers"
    • Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *

You are good to go