JSON API Help Varying number of URL Parameters

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JSON API Help Varying number of URL Parameters

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Hi,

I have a JSON API setup that allows me to create price levels in our system. We collect the data in a repeater on a form and it is setup as a SimpleDataStructure.

When we create the item on our API there are some attributes that we need to hit. And a lot of these will vary each time we create an item so I’m not sure how to set it up.

When we create an item, we could be setting anywhere from 0-10 Price levels

Then within each Price level, we could be setting anywhere from 1-9 Price fields.

So when I make the API hit to create the item I have to do it all in one go, what would be the best way to set this up?

Thanks.

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[color=rgb(34, 34, 34)][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In order to create REST service please click to Create DataTypes/Integration button at the bottom of the designer page and select Add REST Service under the external services. [/font][/color]
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Paste your service URL to Service URL section. This will create input parameters automatically in your REST steps. In this example, I used your second service URL.

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Now, you can create service methods (POST, GET etc) by using Add Method to Service button.

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You can then reach created steps under Steps > Integration > REST Services.

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Once you select one of these methods in your flow you should see required parameters available.

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[b]STRING MANIPULATION FOR VARYING URL PARAMETERS[/b]
In this case, you need to add a {dataToSend} parameter into the service URL. So, this will generate input for REST methods and then you should use string manipulation steps (like Join Strings, Merge to Plain String, etc) to build up a dynamic "&paramName=paramValue" string and pass it into "data To Send" input area in the REST method step.

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