Hey everyone,
I’m working on a project in SDL Tridion 2011 and I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to publish a page programmatically. Does anyone know if it’s possible to use the TOM.NET API for this?
I’ve been digging through the documentation, but I’m not finding anything clear about page publishing through the API. If it is possible, could someone point me in the right direction or share a code snippet?
I’m pretty new to Tridion development, so any help or tips would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!
While publishing a page via TOM.NET API is indeed possible, it’s worth noting that this approach has some limitations. In my experience, it’s generally recommended to use the Core Service API for publishing operations, as it provides more robust and flexible options.
That being said, if you must use TOM.NET, you’ll need to create a PublishInstruction object, set the necessary properties, and then call the Publish method on your Page object. Be aware that this method might not always trigger immediate publishing, depending on your Tridion setup.
Also, remember to properly handle any exceptions that may occur during the process, as network issues or content problems could disrupt the publishing attempt. Always ensure you’re following best practices for error handling and logging when working with Tridion APIs.
As someone who’s worked extensively with SDL Tridion, I can confirm that it’s definitely possible to publish a page programmatically using the TOM.NET API. The process involves a few key steps:
First, you’ll need to get a reference to the page you want to publish. This is typically done using the Session object and the TCMURI of the page.
Next, you’ll create a PublishInstruction object and set the relevant properties like the target publication, priority, and publish mode.
Then, you’ll use the Publish method of the page object, passing in your PublishInstruction.
Here’s a rough outline of what the code might look like:
Session session = new Session();
Page page = (Page)session.GetObject("tcm:1-234-64");
PublishInstruction instruction = new PublishInstruction(session);
instruction.RenderInstruction = new RenderInstruction();
instruction.RenderInstruction.RenderMode = RenderMode.Publish;
page.Publish(instruction);
Remember to handle exceptions and close your session when you’re done. Hope this helps point you in the right direction!
yo tom42gamer, yeah u can def publish pages with TOM.NET API. it’s not super straightforward tho. u gotta grab the page object, setup a PublishInstruction, and use the Publish method. BUT heads up - Core Service API is usually better for this kinda stuff. it’s more flexible n reliable. good luck with ur project man!