Is it possible to send an array of objects in an API call?

[mmitchell]

I'd like to create a batch of new users via API rather than SIS but I'm struggling to figure out how to send an array of users and their details.

Is this possible? Am I looking at the post request incorrectly? I see nothing about arrays at api.instructure.com.

Is this another name for compound documents?

Thanks for any ideas!

Mike

[dgrobani · Accepted solution]

The API documentation for creating a new user only shows creating one user at a time, so I think you'd have to loop through your array and make one request at a time.

I run a weekly automated process that queries our SIS, formats the data into Canvas CSV files, then does an SIS import using the SIS Imports API. I'd be happy to share my Python code with you if you'd find it helpful.

Cheers,

Daniel

[mmitchell]

Thanks Daniel. Happy to see I'm not missing something.

I'd love to see any code you're willing to share! Do you mind mentioning which SIS you use?

[dgrobani]

We're using PowerCampus. I'll contact you offline about sharing code.

[rob_callicotte]

I know this has been answered, but could this not work? There's a setup for both users and enrollment.

SIS Import Format Documentation - Canvas LMS REST API Documentation