JSON Object - Create
Declaration
<AMJSON JSONSTRING="text" JSONOBJECT="text" />
Description
Creates an Automate Desktop JSON Object.
Practical usage
JSON is primarily used to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML. Use this activity to create an Automate Desktop JSON Object.
Parameters
General
Property | Type | Required | Default | Markup | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
JSON Object name | Text | Yes | (Empty) | JSONOBJECT="donuts" | The name of the object with which to store JSON decoded data. |
JSON string | Text | No | (Empty) | JSONSTRING="(JSON code text)" | The JSON-formatted string to decode into an object. |
Example
NOTE:
- Copy and paste the sample AML code below directly into the Task Builder Steps Panel.
- To successfully run the sample code, update parameters containing user credentials, files, file paths, or other information specific to the task to match your environment.
Description
This sample task creates an Automate Desktop JSON Object, and then deletes a value from it.
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<AMJSON JSONOBJECT="donuts" JSONSTRING="{
 "id": "0001",
 "type": "donut",
 "name": "Cake",
 "ppu": 0.55,
 "batters":
 {
 "batter":
 [
 { "id": "1001", "type": "Regular" },
 { "id": "1002", "type": "Chocolate" },
 { "id": "1003", "type": "Blueberry" },
 { "id": "1004", "type": "Devil's Food" }
 ]
 },
 "topping":
 [
 { "id": "5001", "type": "None" },
 { "id": "5002", "type": "Glazed" },
 { "id": "5005", "type": "Sugar" },
 { "id": "5007", "type": "Powdered Sugar" },
 { "id": "5006", "type": "Chocolate with Sprinkles" },
 { "id": "5003", "type": "Chocolate" },
 { "id": "5004", "type": "Maple" }
 ]
}" />
<AMJSON ACTIVITY="delete_field" JSONOBJECT="donuts" PATH="batters.batter[1].type" />