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Learn how to effectively send a `JSON` post request from SketchUp to your custom API, ensuring smooth data transfer of length, width, and volume.
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Sending a JSON Post Request from SketchUp to a Third-Party API

In this guide, we will address a common challenge faced by developers working with SketchUp: sending a JSON post request to a custom API. If you're creating a plugin or tool for SketchUp and need to transfer dimensions like length, width, and volume to your API, this guide is for you. Let's break down the solution step by step.

Understanding the Problem

You need to send a POST request from SketchUp to your API when a button is clicked in a web dialog. The information to be sent includes:

Length

Width

Volume

You've already managed to access your API, so you're on the right track! Now let's explore how to format that request correctly.

Methods to Send a JSON Post Request

There are two primary methods you can use to send your data effectively: through JavaScript in the web dialog or through Ruby directly within SketchUp. Below, we will cover both methods in detail.

1. Using JavaScript Inside the Web Dialog

This approach allows you to directly invoke a POST request from the web dialog using JavaScript. The following example demonstrates how to implement it with jQuery:

Step-by-Step Instructions for JavaScript Method:

Load jQuery: Begin by including the jQuery library in your HTML.

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Button Click: When the "save" button is clicked, the jQuery $.ajax method sends the requested data to your API endpoint, including length, width, and volume in JSON format.

2. Using Ruby in SketchUp

If you prefer to handle the API call within the Ruby code itself, you can use the Net::HTTP library. Below is how you can modify your existing Ruby code.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ruby Method:

Require Necessary Libraries: Ensure you require the net/http library for handling HTTP requests.

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Modify the Save Action Callback: Update your previously defined save callback to include the API request.

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Send Data: This modified code creates a POST request that transmits your specified data in JSON format while also parsing the response from the server.

Conclusion

With these two methods, you can successfully send a JSON post request from SketchUp to your API. Whether you choose JavaScript or Ruby will depend on where you feel more comfortable coding and how your application's architecture is structured. Both methods help you send essential data like length, width, and volume smoothly to your third-party API.

Feel free to reach out in the comments if you have any questions or need further assistance with your SketchUp API integration!