Connect-HTTP method
Use the Connect-HTTP method to start an HTTP request/response interaction between the Pega Platform and the external system identified by a Connect HTTP rule ( Rule-Connect-HTTP rule type).
Parameters
This method operates on a named clipboard page that is the source and destination of data mappings. Make sure the Step Page specified in the activity step that calls this method is set to the appropriate page name.
This method has one required and two optional parameters:
Parameter | Description |
ServiceName | Required. Enter the Service Name — second key part — of the Connect HTTP rule you want to invoke. The system uses the class of the step page as the first key part. |
Execution Mode |
Select to indicate the timing of execution
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EndPointURL | Optional. Specify the URL of an external system to which you want to connect. A value specified for this parameter overrides the value set in the End Point URL field on the Service tab of the Connect HTTP rule. |
Results
The Connect-HTTP method works as follows:
- Using rule resolution, locates the Connect HTTP rule identified by the ServiceName parameter and the class of the step page or primary page.
- Uses request information to assemble a HTTP request message for the Web service.
- If the step page does not exist, creates a new page, of the class identified in the Pages & Classes tab.
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Checks whether simulation is in force for this rule. If true, results depend on the
Execution mode
value:
Run
— Executes the simulation activity synchronouslyRun In Parallel
— Executes the simulation activity in a separate requestorQueue
— Queues the simulation activity
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If simulation is not in force, calls the Web service, or queues the request, depending
on the Execution mode value:
Run
— Calls the Web service and waits for a response.Run In Parallel
— Executes in a separate requestor. (This temporary requestor has the same access group and clipboard as the original. At most 10 such child requestor sessions can be active at once.)Queue
— Creates a queue item based on the class and other characteristics identified in the Connect Request Processor, for later background processing by the Pega-IntSvcs agent.
- Processes the HTTP response message when it is received. (No response is available for queued connector requests.)
Checking the method status
This method updates the pxMethodStatus property. See How to test method results using a transition.
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