Pass parameter for input file directory while creating a POST Rest data connection in Qlik sense

[shmkmr1990]

Hi,

I'm trying to create a REST API POST connection to push a file from an input directory to the target API. I'm stuck with
1. How to parameterize the input file directory (.txt/.json/parquet files).

2. POST request worked with POSTMAN but not able to succeed with Qlik data connection.

I'm trying this is on Qlik Enterprise, Can you please help me here.

[marksouzacosta]

Hi @shmkmr1990,

Regarding parameterizes the input file, I think you'll have to set the Allow With Connection in your REST API Connection. I made a video about that - and more - here: https://youtu.be/lFwar30BNkQ?si=9HOLyqCKFpPm48t2&t=1587

Regards,

Mark Costa

[shmkmr1990]

Thanks Mark, The video is interesting for the GET connection, but i would like to try the POST connections. Do you have any reference for the same.

[marksouzacosta]

I'll give it a try tonight @shmkmr1990 

[shmkmr1990]

Hi Mark,
did you get a chance to work it out

Thanks,

Shyam

[marksouzacosta]

Hi @shmkmr1990,

I did a quick try but without success. Tonight, I will probably have time to focus on that.
This is a very good topic by the way.

Regards,

Mark Costa

[marksouzacosta]

Ok, I have tried everything I can think of, but nothing worked in Qlik REST Connection.

I have used the App Import Endpoint for tests - Apps REST | Qlik Developer Portal to import one QVF file:

In Postman: worked

In App Automation: worked. I had to convert the QVF to Base64 - I have used this online tool for that: File to Base64 | Base64 Encode | Base64 Converter | Base64

.NET: Worked.

Qlik Rest Connection: failed miserably!

@Øystein_Kolsrud or @rwunderlich have you ever tried to Post a file using Qlik REST Connector? In Load Script?

Regards,

Mark Costa