Sending file as multipart/formdata

[dan_j_r]

Hi

I have an integration that requires a file to be sent to an endpoint as multipart/formdata. 

Is this possible using Application Integration? I've had a play with the 'Call REST endpoint' task but can't see how to do it.

Thanks

[christianpaula · Accepted solution]

Hi @dan_j_r,

Welcome to Google Cloud Community!

Yes, it's definitely possible to send files as multipart/formdata using Google Cloud's Application Integration. You can achieve this using the "Call REST endpoint" task. Here's how:

Configure the "Call REST endpoint" task:

• URL: Specify the URL of the endpoint that accepts the file upload.
• Method: Set the method to POST.
• Headers: Add the following headers:
  • Content-Type: multipart/form-data; boundary=<boundary> (Replace <boundary> with a unique string that separates different parts of the multipart data).
• Body: Choose the "File" option and select the file you want to upload.
• Additional options:
  • Enable streaming for larger files to improve performance.
  • Use authentication headers if required by the endpoint.

 Documentation:

• Sending file as multipart/formdata: https://cloud.google.com/functions/docs/samples/functions-http-form-data
• HTTP parse multipart/form-data: https://cloud.google.com/functions/docs/samples/functions-http-form-data

[Torapa]

Hello,

Sorry for opening this solved thread.

Has the configuration pannel changed ?
I am trying to do the same call (send a file multipart/form-data) but i do not see how it's possible to choose File option for body. I see only String or Variable.

thank you in advance.

[msaxena-gidr]

I am seeing the same issue.  No matter what you variable type you select in request body, it always changes to STR.
Here is my related ticket:
https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/Integration-Services/REST-Endpoint-Task-not-able-pass-JSON-a...