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      Creating a Data Set Using HTTP GET

      How to create a data set using HTTP GET

      You can create a data set to request information from a website or web service using an HTTP GET request. This type of request retrieves data by using a specially formatted web address (URL).

      When you create a data set with HTTP GET, you include the necessary information directly in the URL. This allows the system to know exactly what data you're requesting—such as a list of items, search results, or specific records.

      This procedure outlines the basic steps for creating a data set using HTTP Get. For more detailed information about data sets, see Creating a Data Set.

      1. From the Reusable Components menu, select Data Sets. Click New Data Set. The Data Set Designer opens.
      2. From the Data Origination field, select HTTP Get. This "instructs" the system that your data set will retrieve information from a web service using a GET request.
      3. Enter the request URL. This is the endpoint that is called to perform the data set functionality. 
      4. Enter the request header, which is sent along with the request, providing information such as the type of client making the request, and authentication credentials. Any information entered in this field will override the header if you select a data source.
      5. Click (Save) to save the data set.