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I have a form with 3 simple fields:  FName, LName, IncidentID.  The form can collect multiple attachments.  I want each attachment to be save on a custom list with the 3 metadata fields attached to it.

Form Lib: frmTest  ->IP_Form:  FName, LName, IncidentID (autogenerated ID from date/time)

Doc Lib: docTest -> docFName, docLName, docIncidentID (from form library frmTest)

Custom List: docList -> lstFName, lstLName, lstIncidentID (from Form library frmTest)

 With my form, I can add the attachments and they will go into a document library.  The qRulesFilename and qRulesLink works great.  However, I'm struggling trying to get the metadata to update this document library for the attachments. 

I have also tried to save the attachment to a custom list and use the mapping tool. This method, will add the attachment to the list, but it does not update the metadata either. 

I've tried to follow the walkthrough for v4.2.  The UpdateListItems works when there is no attachments involved in the code

Can you point me out on how I can debug the qRules with attachments? I'm using qRules v4.2.4652.28570 with SP 2010.

 thanks in Advance.

Hi - yeah, SaveToSharePoint doesn't have an option to enter any meta data in the document library. So, using SubmitToSharePoint list is the only qRules option.

To start debugging your command, the first thing is to put the QdabraRules Error node on your form and try executing the command. Are you getting any errors? If you attach your form to a reply (under the options tab) I can take a look at it as well...

Thanks for the prompt reply.  here is the simple form that i've been using.  I've put rules on the Add Attachment command.

BTW, I do get errors about mappings, but I'm not quite sure what they mean. :(

thanks,

Arnulfo

Hilary,  these are the parameters that I've been playing with:

SubmitToSharePointList
        /submit=Sharepoint List Service Submit Connection Name
[/mapping]=Mapping Data Connection Name - default is mapping
[/mappingName]=Name of mapping to submit if not submitting all mappings in a mapping file
[/id]=Path to Id field for SharePoint List Id (can be indicated in mapping file for 4.2 and later.)
[/dsname]=Data Source For AddAttachment Method (SharePoint Lists Web Service)
[/xpath]=XPath to attachment field  (pre-4.2 mapping - can be indicated in mapping file for v4.2 and later)
[/name]=Name for file (extension will be added by qRules)
[/uniqueName]=Prepend date and time information to the file name to provide a unique name (yes | no)

and it seems, that I get any of the two errors:

Error: The specified secondary DOM is not present.

or the

Failed to get mapping.

:(

thanks,

 Arnulfo

I'm looking at your form and don't see where you are actually using the command - can you post the command syntax you were trying when you got the errors above?

I'd expect you to use:

SubmitToSharePointList /submit=ShPList /dsname=AddAttachmentCustom

Oh! I see an error in your mapping file. You have mapped the Files node as both your ID and your attachment field. I'm attaching a copy of your template with that changed in the mapping file - save the file locally, then right click and select Design to open in design mode. From there you can preview the form, etc.

Good morning Hilary.  Thanks for the prompt reply.  My command is attached to the "Click here to attach a file" control. I have a "Send to media list" rule. You can disable the "Send to Media Library" and the "Upd library metadata" rules.

let me try that new mapping and see if that works, I noticed that the attachment maps to the Files node. Now it makes sense, i'll try this and keep you posted

thanks,

Arnulfo

Hilary, thanks for your time.  It was indeed the mapping file. I went back and redid my sample form with the correct mapping to the ID and Attachment fields.  It is now working!!  :)

thanks