Connectors can be created by using the REST connection. In the following, we will explain the process further. We will create a connector with the REST connection which contains a product list as an example.
Creating a new connector
In order to create a connector, please open the page Connector under the Design. Created connector than will be available to use in the Smartform.
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You can easily test the REST connection via the section “Testing“, after saving the connector.
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Using the connector in the smartform
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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Parameter | Description | Example | |||
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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. |
$.products[*].name |
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Syntax for JSON path starts with a |
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