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MannyHernandez
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6 years ago

API Add_Record using URL Alternative and Field NAMEs rather than ID

Hello, Usually, I post new records via API using field IDs. For a new specific case, I have to use Field NAMES.  I see in the API documentation that this is supposed to be possible in theory. Bu...
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AustinK
Qrew Commander
6 years ago
Where did you see that using "fnm" instead of fid was the way to do it in the URL? I was unable to find information on that.

The only thing I see in the help doc you posted is that you can do this when you do an api call with XML. I don't see it mentioned that field name will work in the URL but I would be interested in figuring that one out too.

Why are you unable to use the field ID in this specific case? I'm just curious why that would be a limitation.
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    AustinK
    Qrew Commander
    6 years ago
    Yes that shows how to do it in an XML call but I am still not seeing where it says to replace fid with fnm. That was what I was wondering about because it sounded like they were using another resource than the regular docs.
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      MannyHernandez
      Qrew Trainee
      6 years ago
      All the way at the bottom of that page it shows the URL alternative with the field name being used.

      I assume the FIELD ID and FIELD NAME would work both in XML or URL, otherwise why would that use it in that example.
      But, I am assuming here...

      Any insight or help would be truly appreciated! 




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