Importing Data Using a Web Service Connection
The Web Service Connection is in BETA phase, so use caution when using this feature. This option enables you to import data using a web service connection.
Web Service Setup Sequence
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From the (See Configuring Data Integration), click Start next to Web Service. The Web Service Connection page appears. Any configured connections are listed. |
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Click Add new. The Connection Setting page appears. |
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Enter information into the fields. |
--fields--
| Connection Name |
Required. A unique name for the connection. |
| Description |
A brief description. |
| User ID |
Optional. The user ID of the web service to access. Create a global constant for this value. See Defining Global Constants. |
| Password |
Optional. The password for the user ID. Create a global constant for this value. See Defining Global Constants. |
| Web Service URL |
Required. The full web service URL. For example, http:www.webservice.com/data/. Then click Load.
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| Service List |
This list is populated from the web service URL. Choose a service from the drop-down list. |
| Method List |
This list is populated from the web service URL. Choose a method from the drop-down list. |
| Method Input |
The parameters for the method. |
| Method Output & Return Value |
The output and return values. |
| Script Snippet |
A script snippet to reference. Click Append.
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| Scripts |
Required. Edit the script as needed. |
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Click Next. The Schedule Setting page appears. |
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Enter the schedule you want to run the import. |