How to add a file/member to a SAS Content folder using SAS API?

[EyalGonen]

I need to upload a file from my local disk to a SAS Content folder. I am using the SAS REST APIs for this.

I am a bit confused reading the API doc on https://developers.sas.com. On the one hand in the "folders" API there is an option to add a "member" to an existing folder. On the other hand, on the "files" API there is an option to create a new file. Not sure what to use and what is the relationship between the two.. Any advice?

[gwootton · Accepted solution]

The files service has an optional parentFolderUri query parameter you can use to specify the folder the file should be added to (/folders/folders/folder_id), but uploading a file does not require it be referenced by SAS Content (folders service). When you specify parentFolderUri, the files service will call the folders service to confirm there is not already a file with that name in the folder, and add the file as a member for you if it is not already a member of that folder.

[joeFurbee]

Hi @EyalGonen,

You can use the Upload a file end point under the dataTables API. I'm attaching a Postman collection with example usage. Look in step 2. upload data for an example.

[EyalGonen]

Hi @joeFurbee 

I need to upload text files such SAS programs or binary files like JPG files. Is your solution appropriate for these use cases?

[joeFurbee]

Hi @EyalGonen,

Yes, a text file should be fine. In my example (see below) I use a csv file. In order to provide the file path, I went to the Body section, created a new file Key and provided the path from my client as the Value.

I've not tried with .jpg. Would be interested if that works or not.