Hey everyone,
I’m working on a Salesforce web app and I’m stuck on something. I want to send files (like PDFs or Word docs) straight from the app to Google Drive. I’ve already got the Google integration toolkit, and I can make new files. But I can’t figure out how to actually upload them to Drive.
Has anyone done this before? What am I missing? I feel like I’m so close, but I just can’t get it to work. Any tips or tricks would be super helpful!
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me. I really appreciate it!
I’ve actually implemented this exact functionality in a recent project. The key is to use the Google Drive API in conjunction with Salesforce’s Apex. First, you’ll need to set up OAuth2 authentication to get the necessary access tokens. Then, use the Drive API’s files.create method to upload your Salesforce files.
In your Apex code, you’ll want to convert your Salesforce file to a Blob, then use HttpRequest to send it to Google Drive. Make sure you’re setting the correct MIME type in the request headers. Also, don’t forget to handle potential errors and implement retry logic for large files.
One gotcha to watch out for: Google Drive has quota limits, so if you’re dealing with a large volume of files, you might need to implement some kind of batching or queueing system. It took some trial and error, but once I got it working, it’s been pretty smooth sailing. Good luck with your implementation!
hey there! i’ve done this before. u can use google drive api with salesforce apex. convert the file to a blob and send via httprequest, setting correct mime type in headers. keep quota limits in mind if u send many files. good luck!
Having implemented a similar integration, I can share some insights. The process involves using the Google Drive API alongside Salesforce’s Apex. You’ll need to set up OAuth2 for authentication and utilize the files.create method in the Drive API.
In your Apex code, convert the Salesforce file to a Blob and use HttpRequest to send it to Google Drive. Ensure you set the correct MIME type in the headers. It’s crucial to implement error handling and consider retry logic for larger files.
Be mindful of Google Drive’s quota limits if you’re dealing with a high volume of files. You might need to implement a batching system to manage this effectively. Testing thoroughly and tweaking your implementation will be key to getting it working smoothly.