POST method to read from a resource (for example, a file) associated with a Workflow Automation provider namespace object.
Include the following parameters in the request URL as needed.
Parameter |
Description |
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All web service calls require BSL authentication and may optionally identify a Workflow Automation Server. For more information about authentication and identification, see Authentication and Identification. |
Include the following elements in the POST request data as needed.
Element |
Description |
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Path |
REQUIRED. Workflow Automation provider namespace path. |
BufferType |
REQUIRED. Numeric buffer type that identifies the data type (such as integer, floating point, string, attribute names and values) to be stored in the buffer. |
Provider |
REQUIRED. Workflow Automation provider name. HINT:You can get a list of all the active providers for a Workflow Automation Server using the GetManagementServices method. |
ReadBlockSize |
REQUIRED. Number of bytes to read from the resource. |
ResourceName |
REQUIRED. Name of the resource to read from. HINT:Available Workflow Automation resources are represented by paths and resource names within a Workflow Automation provider namespace. |
StartPosition |
REQUIRED. Offset within the resource from which to begin reading. If zero, reading starts at the beginning of the resource. |
The POST response data contains the following elements.
Element |
Description |
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Type |
Buffer type. |
Value |
Data read from ResourceName. |