API http POST - Loop/Array - Works in Postman

[Alc2020]

Hi,

I am new to Alteryx Designer.  I have the following sample data in json.  I can upload these data in Postman using iteration with no issues.  How can we automate this in Alteryx Designer?  I was trying with the Download tool but cannot get success.  Do I need to use other Alteryx tool to solve this?

Thank you in advance!

data.json

[
	{
		"cusomerId": 9000,
		"productId": 5
	},
	{
		"cusomerId": 9001,
		"productId": 4
	},
	{
		"cusomerId": 9002,
		"productId": 3
	}
]

[BrandonB]

Have you gotten it to work with one of the JSON brackets? Make sure that the HTTP action is set for what you want in the payload tab, and put your JSON in the section down at the bottom "Use Following for Query String/Body"

{
		"cusomerId": 9000,
		"productId": 5
	}

 

[BrandonB]

From your screenshot it looks like you are using the POST HTTP action so make sure that dropdown is set appropriately. 

[Alc2020]

Hi,

It works for single transaction only in Alteryx via Input tool and Download
tool (http post). I'm looking for bulk automation. In this example, I
wouod like to upload three records at once.

Thanks

[BrandonB]

Could you put these into the text input tool in the beginning of the workflow and then use the query from string and use the field that corresponds to the JSON in the text input? It should then execute one call for each row which would accomplish your objective.

[Alc2020]

Hi,

I think it will work. Let me try later today.

However, how will the new record will be recognised in such case?

Thanks

[BrandonB · Accepted solution]

There will be one row coming out of the download tool for each url and payload passed in. You can parse the JSON results from the download data column using the JSON Parse tool. 

[Alc2020 · Accepted solution]

Thank you very much for the tips.  This is now resolved.

Awesome! @BrandonB

I ended up like the workflow snapshot attached. 🙂

[BrandonB · Accepted solution]

Thank you for sharing!