Sending a POST request with an XML/JSON data source

With a POST request, you can send XML or JSON data in the request body to an external web service. The XML/JSON data source sends the request and makes the data returned by the service available for further processing in dox42.

The following steps provide only a general overview, as the configuration of a POST request depends on the external web service.

Prerequisites in dox42

• You have created a document template.

• You have created a data map.

Steps

1. Follow steps 1 to 5 in the article Importing and structuring flat XML/JSON data.

2. Select POST from the URL/XML/JSON dropdown.
   The Post Data button is activated.

3. Enter the URL of the external web service.

4. Select the Post Data button.
   The Configure Request Body window opens.

5. Configure the request body as required by the external web service.

6. If required, configure authentication or additional HTTP headers.

Result

You have configured a POST request that sends data to an external web service and processes the response in the XML/JSON data source.