API, SDK, REST and Web Services

Topics included: REST, Web Services, LiveReports, IDE Development, Smart View SDK, LAPI, Search API

Using CS20.2, unable to create a LiveReport that creates a table or modifies a table's contents
Hello All I am struggling to create a new table for a project of ours using a LiveReport. I understand from the documentation the Allow modification flag no longer exists for new LiveReports but it is not clear what I must do instead. Has this feature been removed from CS? If so, how else (outside of creating a module) can…
A question to the Perspective Router implementation in smartUI SDK
Hi I just finished a demo for a large US Gouvernement agency. The widget draws an event chart using D3 based on data from Connected Workspaces with several custom REST services. Now I need to use a Backbone Router to intercept the URLs from the clicked D3 charts and to set the perspective accordingly (to avoid reloading…
Is Document Load Thread Safe?
Hi, I'm writing a multi-threaded client where I cannot guarantee which thread might attempt to upload a document with the same name to the same folder as another. My original plan was to examine the error message coming back. It worked in certain circumstances, but I'm noticing that if I have a large number of threads…
How to differiate Claimed Task or Unclaimed Task in My Assignments widget
Hi all, We are trying to create new custom widgets to show the user claimed the task in one widget and unclaimed task in another widget. As per our exploration, we noticed that the below REST API's are getting called in order to bring the user assignments in the My Assignments widget. URL…
What happens to REST requests when all threads are busy
I normally wouldn't ask this question, but we're seeing something to suggest that REST requests may not behave the same as regular request handlers, or even the Web Services API. I'm used to the notion that if all threads are consumed, that the next request would be blocked until a thread becomes available. What we have…
Create Workspace Step in WorkflowMap
Hi Team, We are designing a workflow where we want to create a workspace using Create Workspace step in the WorkflowMap. We created a document template and mapped the same in the Create Workspace step in the Workflow Map and also associate the categories in the workflow map. When we initiate the workflow, the create…
Is there a Rest API reference for Transmittal, Bulk Load, MFT for engineering module
Hi All, I want to develop application to call rest API to do a Transmittal and Bulk load in the Engineering module. I found that in the 'OpenText Extended ECM for Engineering 16.3.6 - Administration Guide English (LLESENG160306-AGD-EN-1).pdf' - page 159 refer to '<Content Server_URL>/api/v2/crt/vendor/initiatebulkload'…
Filtering columns from REST response V1 or V2 API
Hi, I'm trying to figure out how I can significantly filter the results returned by a nodes/{id}/nodes REST GET request so that I can get just the ID and NAME of each child. When I try to do it with the v1 version of the API, I cannot get the format right and end up with an empty list. When I try to do it with the v2…
How do I register a new custom widget in OpenText
Below the process I'm following to create a widget: ==================================== # Ignore this first part its Ubuntu only # On a fresh ubuntu machine. # curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_6.x | sudo -E bash - # sudo apt-get install -y nodejs # Remove sudo for Windows. Also refer to the original readme.md for…
Where to find database info that Public Access was removed?
Hello, I am trying to find either audit information or just permission information in the database when the Public Access is removed from an item's permissions. The dauditnew table just shows an entry saying access went from '128' to '128' for PA and the dtreeacl table doesn't show any difference. Is there a way to we…
How do I extend a document?
I am trying to add additional information to the built in document. However when I orphan WebDoc:DocNode:Document and change the functionality within my module, those changes do not get implemented. I can't figure out why my document is not being implemented. I tried changing the ini file so that my module gets loaded…
Help with deleting a Related Object using cadmanservice.svc
Has anyone tried to delete "Related Objects" (Composed of Property Tab) of a CADManager document (sub type 736) using cadmanservice.svc CWS? All related objects have to be deleted for a CAD document before the CAD drawing document itself can be deleted. Thanks.
Exclude subfolders in REST search
I can specify a folder's id in the OTLocation parameter and I get valid search results, but it performs a deep search of everything beneath the folder I specify. I would like to search only the folder I specify. I see that the user interface has a checkbox for "Exclude subfolders" so know the search engine has the…
tklattribute REST call
Hello All - wondering if anyone has used the tklattribute REST implementation yet? Here's my little quick snippet that I have tried: <html> <body> <div id="content">Testing</div> </body> <script src="/img/dev/js/jquery-1.11.2.min.js"></script> <script src="/img/dev/js/common.js"></script> <script>…
CWS and Live Report
We have a LR to find the 3 project role for a single project in the KUAF (in some case calulating of the group Ids based on the Project ID does nor work) We are trying to call the method runReport from the DocumentManagement class, but for some reason the call fails. The parameter 'projectId' is of type Number. Here it is…
Report to list all Categories as well as their attributes and any prepopulated attribute values
I've seen how to find a listing of all the categories and their attributes but is there a way to also show any values that those attirbutes might have? For example, we have some categories that only have text popups that are prefilled with information. I'm looking to be able to run a report that will list the Category…
Is there a REST Call for all Categories on server like attributes.dump in the UI
Hi all! I am searching for a REST CALL to get all Categories. I am searching for a call which results more or less all Categories on the Server As example when I am using this func=attributes.dump in the UI I am getting a visual display of ALL Categories. Reason for that is, that I have a template (15483714) and in this…
Creating a Folder with dynamic name using Item Handler Workflow Step
Hi, We are designing a workflow using Workflow Map where we are using Item Handler steps to create a folder and add categories. But we don't see options to create a folder using anyone of attributes values. It is always expected hardcoded values in the Workflow Map. Is there any way to create a folder by passing the values…
Viewing REST API offline
Hi, May I know if anyone is able to download the whole REST API and view it offline? I have ask this in OTCS ticket but they are unable to provide this info.
Is there anyway to update the metadata value(categories) automatically?
Hi, I am trying to update the metadata values automatically without using the REST API. So far what I am able to achieve is that created categories and when I create any items, I am applying the categories manually and filling the values manually. I want to achieve updating metadata values automatically. Kindly let me know…