Move files between folders that have different Category applied using CWS web service, preserve Obje

We have two folders: Folder A and Folder B.

Folder A has a category (attributes) applied at the folder level, so all documents in this folder requires to have the mandatory attribute values filled.

Folder B has different category ( different set of attributes) applied at the folder level, all documents in this folder also requries to have all mandatory attribute values filled.

we would like to using Content Service WebService (CWS) to move the doc from Folder A to Folder B, and set the metadata values (Category Attribute values) that are required by Folder B properly, and most importantly, must preserve the ObjectID (that is ObjectID must not change).

I have currently, use the DocmentManagenet Webservice, retrieved the node information from Folder A (file name, category attribute values, etc,. that is associated with the file to be moved), When I try to call DocumentManagementClient.Move( ) API, it does not allow me to set any metadata for the target folder. the signature of the Move is:

public void MoveNode(ref EDRMS_CWS_Test.CWS_DocumentManagement.OTAuthentication OTAuthentication, long ID, long parentID, string newName, EDRMS_CWS_Test.CWS_DocumentManagement.MoveOptions moveOptions) .

Can someone provide me with the guidance that if I am on the right track? Does Content Server CWS has that capability to achieve what I want to do?

Thanks in advance.

Derek

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Hi Derek,

First, object ID's never change so there should be no fear of that.

Regarding the moving of an item and the setting of its metadata, those are two separate functions; you'd perform them one after the other. To avoid mandatory value issues you can either move without inheritance and then set, or first set and then move.

Hope this helps,

-chris

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Move files between folders that have different Category applied using CWS web service, preserve ObjectID

Posted by Li, Derek On 03/30/2017 03:25 PM

We have two folders: Folder A and Folder B.Folder A has a category (attributes) applied at the folder level, so all documents in this folder requires to have the mandatory attribute values filled. Folder B has different category ( different set of attributes) applied at the folder level, all documents in this folder also requries to have all mandatory attribute values filled.we would like to using Content Service WebService (CWS) to move the doc from Folder A to Folder B, and set the metadata values (Category Attribute values) that are required by Folder B properly, and most importantly, must preserve the ObjectID (that is ObjectID must not change).I have currently, use the DocmentManagenet Webservice, retrieved the node information from Folder A (file name, category attribute values, etc,. that is associated with the file to be moved), When I try to call DocumentManagementClient.Move( ) API, it does not allow me to set any metadata for the target folder. the signature of the Move is:public void MoveNode(ref EDRMS_CWS_Test.CWS_DocumentManagement.OTAuthentication OTAuthentication, long ID, long parentID, string newName, EDRMS_CWS_Test.CWS_DocumentManagement.MoveOptions moveOptions) .Can someone provide me with the guidance that if I am on the right track? Does Content Server CWS has that capability to achieve what I want to do?Thanks in advance.Derek

Derek Li

thank you very much Chris for the quick reply.

After call the Move() function on DocumentManagement API, what method do I call to set metadata value on the newly moved file? Would you be able to provide the link to some samples?

Thank you again.

Derek

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The documentation includes sample code, in Java and C#:

https://knowledge.opentext.com/go/ContentWebServices

You'll find metadata methods listed in the API reference there (and I expect the sample code uses some of them). Also, this discussion group will have relevant posts.

-chris

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Posted by Li, Derek On 03/30/2017 06:24 PM

thank you very much Chris for the quick reply. After call the Move() function on DocumentManagement API, what method do I call to set metadata value on the newly moved file? Would you be able to provide the link to some samples?Thank you again. Derek

Derek Li

Hi Chris,

Thank you for the link to the CWS API and samples.

I have build the metadata object for the target folder the file is moved to, and I also have the ObjectID of the file to be moved,

when I call following method on the CWS_DocumentManagement.DocManagerClient.SetNodeMedatata(), I go the {"One or more invalid values for attribute Document Type were provided."}, which means I cannot attached the metadata this way. as I need to keep the ObjectID, I cannot call the CWS_DocumentManagement.DocManagerClient.CreateDocumentContext(ref otAuth, PARENT_ID, fileInfo.Name, "Added by using CWS interface", false, metadata);

I did not find out how to attach metadata to the file to be moved.

I also tried to move the doc first, calling CWS_DocumentManagement.DocManagerClient.MoveNode( ), but it throws the same error message {"One or more invalid values for attribute Document Type were provided."},

What are the steps or sequence, and what series of APIs needed to move the file over?

thanks in advance.

Derek

{"One or more invalid values for attribute Document Type were provided."}

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Ok if you were to do it with the Livelink WEBGUI you might see yourself like at a screen where you have already selected the Move command,the intermediate command screen will show you a screen where it ask you to pick the

destination container,when you do that in the Categories TextBox if the Destination contains a Mandatory category you will ideally see a visual indicator with a Triangular exclamation mark,whatever you do if you do not fill the final place it won't make it(It can be controlled by a server tweak though:)

Mostly WSAPI is basically replicating what one does on the GUI

I wrote this in a quick/dirty but verbose fashion for you to understand.No guarantees

"How to Move a Node if the Destination has a ForcedAttribute in a category.docx" can be accessed via the following link: https://knowledge.opentext.com/knowledge/cs.dll/Properties/67859883

..... appnair appunair( Livelink Rocks )

Well, if I called the wrongnumber, why did you answer the phone?
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RE RE Move files between folders that have different Category applied using CWS web service, preserve ObjectID Posted byLi, DerekOn 03/31/2017 02:24 PM

Hi Chris,Thank you for the link to the CWS API and samples. I have build the metadata object for the target folder the file is moved to, and I also have the ObjectID of the file to be moved,when I call following method on the CWS_DocumentManagement.DocManagerClient.SetNodeMedatata(), I go the {"One or more invalid values for attribute Document Type were provided."}, which means I cannot attached the metadata this way. as I need to keep the ObjectID, I cannot call the CWS_DocumentManagement.DocManagerClient.CreateDocumentContext(ref otAuth, PARENT_ID, fileInfo.Name, "Added by using CWS interface", false, metadata); I did not find out how to attach metadata to the file to be moved.I also tried to move the doc first, calling CWS_DocumentManagement.DocManagerClient.MoveNode( ), but it throws the same error message {"One or more invalid values for attribute Document Type were provided."}, What are the steps or sequence, and what series of APIs needed to move the file over?thanks in advance.Derek {"One or more invalid values for attribute Document Type were provided."}
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Derek Li

Thank you very much for everyone's help and input. I finally narrowed down to the attribute field that is causing the issue, which is the Table Key Lookup Field.

I am able to move the files now, and tag the metadata as well for none table key lookup fields.

following is the code that works for me:

Console.Write("Move the Document First...");

CWS_DocumentManagement.MoveOptions moveOptions = new CWS_DocumentManagement.MoveOptions { ForceInheritPermissions = false, AddVersion = true };　

docManClient.MoveNode(ref otAuth, attrData.ObjectID, targetParentID, newFileName, moveOptions);

Console.Write("Document is moved to the folder with parentID: " + targetParentID + " successfully");　

Console.Write("Apply metadata ...");

CWS_DocumentManagement.Metadata destMetadata = new CWS_DocumentManagement.Metadata();

destMetadata.AttributeGroups = new CWS_DocumentManagement.AttributeGroup[] { categoryTemplate };

docManClient.SetNodeMetadata(ref otAuth, attrData.ObjectID, destMetadata);

Console.Write("Metadata is applied");

Note: does not work if the metadata contains Table Key Lookup field.

this question is answered. thanks everyone.