Connectors can be created by using the REST connection. In the following, we will explain the process further. We will create a connector from with the REST connection which contains a product list as an example.
Creating a new connector
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The configuration page allows you to enter the desired connector name. URL which contains the webpage for product information should be entered in the hostname area. HTTP method, limitation for the result size and authentication methods should be selected. Clicking the Save button will save the custom connector.
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Custom connectors can be used in the smartform. In order to show our example, the product list, in the “Select” element of the smartform, “Connections” section should be opened. The label and the value will be selected from the REST file, which contain information of the products.
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Connection 1 | Custom connectors can be reached via this drop-down list. | Products | ||
JSON Path: label | This area determines the parameter which should be shown in the smartform drop-down list. |
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JSON Path: value | This area determines the parameter which will be stored in the database.
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Syntax for JSON path starts with a |