Integrating with APIs using Web Requests

Get started integrating with third-party APIs!

In Laserfiche, web requests allow you to call to third-party APIs to retrieve and send information as part of an automated process Many modern line of business applications, like Microsoft and AdobeSign, include RESTful APIs that you can leverage in Laserfiche to build automated integrations! With this hands-on course, you’ll get to make live API calls to a real third-party platform from Laserfiche. Join us to learn how to build your own integrations using web requests. In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Leverage various authentication methods for RESTful APIs and determine the best method to use for connecting through Laserfiche
  • Configure HTTP Web Request and Read JSON in Workflow to connect with a third-party API platform
  • Build automated integrations into your processes while considering best practices for user experience and the flow of information

This is an intermediate class! The audience is expected to have existing knowledge of Laserfiche Workflow although you do not need to be familiar with web requests or any coding to benefit from this course. To maximize class time for challenging concepts, this course will have pre-configured Laserfiche components, such as forms and workflows, and move quickly through basic concepts and interfaces, like configuring common activities in workflow.

While the Laserfiche training team is excited to educate on common use cases for web requests please note that individualized assistance with integrations will not be offered in this course.

The materials presented in this course are applicable to only Laserfiche self-hosted. Please check our events page for trainings regarding Laserfiche Cloud.

Introduction to the Repository

New to working with documents in Laserfiche? In this hands-on lab, follow along with our expert instructors to learn how to use the Laserfiche repository. Follow the day in a life of an average user as you add new documents to Laserfiche, efficiently locate files, and configure options to get the most out of your Laserfiche system. Perfect for anyone brand new to the Laserfiche repository or looking to refresh their skills! Plus, you’ll see brand-new usability features in Laserfiche 12 that can enhance your day-to-day repository activities! In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Navigate the repository, import and work with documents
  • Apply metadata to streamline searching and reporting
  • Leverage robust search features to find documents quickly
  • Configure the repository interface to meet your needs

This is a beginner class! The target audience does not have any knowledge of the topic being presented. This course will be slower paced to allow attendees time to familiarize themselves with the interfaces. Attendees will configure most elements from scratch and repeat tasks to further cement the knowledge.

The materials presented in this course are applicable to both Laserfiche self-hosted and Laserfiche Cloud.