Method:API Q&A

Re: MethodAPIInsertV2 - Inserting Data into SupportsAdd: False fields

SmileJV — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:22:30 GMT

Ok Thx! This information helps!

Re: MethodAPIInsertV2 - Inserting Data into SupportsAdd: False fields

Method_David — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:29:05 GMT

Hi SmileJV and LaCrews,

Some fields are not meant to be populated by users. An example of this is the RecordID field of the contacts table. This field is an identity field that is automatically populated when a new record is added. This is probably where your insert is failing.

Following up on LaCrew's point. Some fields are linked....think like a foreign key.... Where you can only populate them with values that exist. An example of this is the Entity field of the contact table. The entity must exist before you can use it.

The flags SupportsAdd and SupportsEdit refer to what modifications your accounting software supports via their sdk. Some fields may allow adding/editing but the fields may become readonly after a sync occurs.

These settings can not be modified by users.

Dave

Re: MethodAPIInsertV2 - Inserting Data into SupportsAdd: False fields

LaCrews — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:53:51 GMT

Hi Tobias

Most likely the field you're trying to write to is linked from another table and would require a second call to the linked table that either updates an existing record or inserts a new one.

You can best determine the relationships by logging into your method account and viewing them through the table/fields tab link.

MethodAPIInsertV2 - Inserting Data into SupportsAdd: False fields

SmileJV — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:55:05 GMT

Hi Method CRM,

I am trying to insert data into the Contacts table, but it seems that there are several fields which do not support insert.I am using MethodAPIInsertV2. How can I change the table to allow inserting data?

Tobias