I’ve run into a problem with the Google Docs API. I’m uploading images without conversion, and until recently, I could find thumbnail info in the response. It was usually in the feed.entry.link section.
But for the last couple of days, this info is nowhere to be found. Did Google change something in the API? I’m not sure what’s going on.
Does anyone know another way to get the thumbnail URL for uploaded files? I really need this for my project.
hey emma, i hit this snag too. google’s been tweakin things lately. have u tried checkin the file resource after upload? sometimes the thumbnail url hides there. if not, maybe ping the drive api directly? it’s a pain, but might work. good luck!
I’ve dealt with this exact issue in my work. Google’s been rolling out changes to their APIs, and it’s causing headaches for developers. From what I’ve gathered, they’re phasing out some older methods of accessing thumbnail data. Here’s what worked for me: after uploading, make a separate call to the Drive API v3 using the file’s ID. Look for the ‘thumbnailLink’ property in the response. It’s not as straightforward as before, but it’s reliable. Also, make sure you’re using the latest API version and have the right scopes set up. If you’re still stuck, Google’s developer forums can be a goldmine for these kinds of issues. They often have insider info on API changes before they’re officially announced.
I encountered a similar issue recently with the Google Docs API. It seems Google has indeed made some changes to their API response structure. Instead of relying on the feed.entry.link section, I found success by using the ‘thumbnailLink’ field in the file metadata. You can access this by making a separate request to the Drive API’s files.get endpoint after uploading. It’s a bit more work, but it provides a reliable way to fetch the thumbnail URL. Make sure you have the necessary scopes enabled in your API credentials. If you’re still struggling, double-check your API version and consider reaching out to Google’s developer support for the most up-to-date information on any recent changes.