Parameters

This method accepts three required and one optional parameter.

Results

The Connect-REST method works as follows:

1. Using rule resolution, locates the Connect REST rule identified by the ServiceName parameter and the class of the step page or primary page.
2. Uses the HTTP method identified by the MethodName parameter to assemble a HTTP request message.
3. If the step page does not exist, creates a new page, of the class identified in the Pages & Classes tab.
4. Checks whether simulation is in force for this rule. If true, results depend on the Execution mode value:
   • Run — Executes the simulation activity synchronously
   • Run In Parallel — Executes the simulation activity in a separate requestor
   • Queue — Queues the simulation activity
5. 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.
6. Processes the 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.