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Knack

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This application needs additional settings. Please follow the documentation below to create your own connectionUnique, active service acces point to a network. There are different types of connections (API key, Oauth…)..

Knack

With the Knack modulesa module is an application or tool designed to handle specific business functions, such as CRM, project management, or inventory. The system's modular architecture allows you to activate only the modules you need, enabling customization and scalability as your business requirements evolve. in Boost.spaceA platform that centralizes and synchronizes company data from internal and external sources, offering a suite of modules and addons for project management, CRM, data visualization, and more. Has many features to optimize your workflow! IntegratorPart of the Boost.space system, where you can create your connections and automate your processes., you can watch new events and recordsIn Boost.space, a record is a single data entry within a module, like a row in a database. For example, a contact in the Contacts module or a task in the Tasks module., create, update, search, retrieve, and delete records, and upload new files or images.

To get started with Knack, create an account at knack.com.

Connect Knack to Boost.space Integrator

To connect Knack app, you need to obtain the Application ID and API Key from your Knack account and insert them into your Boost.space Integrator scenarioA specific connection between applications in which data can be transferred. Two types of scenarios: active/inactive..

Log in to your Knack account and navigate to theSettings > Apps section.
Click the available App.
ClickSettings > API & Code . Copy the Application ID and API key to a safe place.
In your Boost.space Integrator account, insert a Knack modulea module is an application or tool designed to handle specific business functions, such as CRM, project management, or inventory. The system's modular architecture allows you to activate only the modules you need, enabling customization and scalability as your business requirements evolve. in your scenario and click the Add button next to the Connection field.
Optional: In the Connection name field, enter a name for the connection.
In the Application IDand API Key fields, enter the details copied in Step 3. In the Private API server domain field, enter the private Knack server domain if needed and click Save.

You have successfully established the connection. You can now edit your scenario and add more Knack modules. If your connection needs reauthorization at any point, follow the connection renewal steps here.

Triggers

New Event

TriggersThe initial event that starts a scenario. It can be an action, a scheduled time, or a custom event, and is essential to define at the beginning of each scenario. when a new recordIn Boost.space, a record is a single data entry within a module, like a row in a database. For example, a contact in the Contacts module or a task in the Tasks module. is created, updated, or deleted and forms submitted.

WebhookA webhook is a way for an app to send real-time information to a specific URL in response to certain events or triggers. name

Enter the name of the webhook.

Connection

Establish a connection to your Knack account.

Object

Select the object you want to watch.

Event

Select the event that triggers the module.

Note

The triggerThe initial event that starts a scenario. It can be an action, a scheduled time, or a custom event, and is essential to define at the beginning of each scenario. Knack > New event triggers only when records are created/updated/deleted in your Knack app, not in the Knack builder.

If the URL in your web browser starts with https://builder.knack.com/ then you are using the Knack builder, not your Knack app.

To enter your Knack app, click on the “view live app” button in the top right corner:

Links to update and/or edit the record must be created.

To create the links, follow the Using Actions Links guide.

Watch Records

Triggers when a new record is added.

Connection

Establish a connection to your Knack account.

Object

Select the object you want to watch.

Auto increment field

Select the Auto Increment field.

Every object that you want Boost.space Integrator to watch must have at least one field of Auto Increment type. The Auto Increment field contains a sequence number assigned to the record. The value for the first record is 1, and it increments by 1 for each new record.

	Warning
	Boost.space Integrator will not correctly import records that do not include this field.

The option Since specific ID in the Choose where to start dialog must contain the Auto Increment value, e.g. 1. Do not use the Record ID!

Limit

The maximum number of records Boost.space Integrator will work with during one execution cycleA cycle is the operation and commit/rollback phases of scenario execution. A scenario may have one or more cycles (one is the default)..

Returned data

Select the format type of the returned data.

formatted and raw

The returned data is formatted and raw:

only formatted

The returned data is formatted into one line:

only raw

The data is returned in the raw format, as an object:

Actions

Create a Record

Creates a new record.

Boost.space Integrator allows the adding of records to all types of object fields, except for these types: Timer and Signature.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Knack account.
Object	Select the object where you want to create the record.
Field names	Enter the values you want to add to the new record.

Delete a Record

Deletes a record specified by its ID.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Knack account.
Object	Select the object you want to delete.
Record ID	Enter the ID of the record you want to delete. It can be retrieved, for example, using the Search for Records module.

Get a Record

Returns details about a record specified by its ID.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Knack account.
Object	Select the object that contains the desired record.
Record ID	Enter the record ID. It can be retrieved, for example, using the Search for Records module.
Returned data	Select the format type of the returned data. formatted and raw The returned data is formatted and raw: only formatted The returned data is formatted into one line: only raw The data is returned in raw format, as an object:

Update a Record

Updates a record specified by its ID.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Knack account.
Object	Select the object that contains the record you want to update.
Record ID	Enter the ID of the record you want to update. The ID can be retrieved, for example, using the Search for Records module.
Field names	Enter the desired value to the field(s) you want to update.

Upload a File

Uploads a file or image.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Knack account.
File name	Enter or map the file name.
Data	Enter (map) the file data. You can use, for example, the Dropbox > Get a file module.

Make an API Call

Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Knack account.
URL	Enter a path relative to `https://api.knack.com` (or custom domain). For example, `/v1/objects`.
Method	GET to retrieve information for an entry. POST to create a new entry. PUT to update/replace an existing entry. PATCH to make a partial entry update. DELETE to delete an entry.
Headers	Enter the desired request headers. You don’t have to add authorization headers; we already did that for you.
Query String	Enter the request query string.
Body	Enter the body content for your API call.

Example of use – Search Tasks

The following API call returns all tasks from your account.

URL: /v1/objects

Method: GET

Matches of the search can be found in the module’s Output under BundleA bundle is a chunk of data and the basic unit for use with modules. A bundle consists of items, similar to how a bag may contain separate, individual items. > Body > objects.

In our example, 3 objects were returned:

Searches

Search for Records

Searches for a record.

This module retrieves information about records. The result can be filtered.

Connection	Establish a connection to your ActiveCampaign account.
Object	Select the object with the records you want to retrieve.
Filter	Specify the filter settings. E.g. The following example returns a record where the name is John and the amount is higher than 100.
Sort field	Select the field you want to sort the result by.
Sort order	Select the sort order. ASC – ascending. DESC – descending.
Limit	Set the maximum number of records Boost.space Integrator will return during one execution cycle.
Returned data	Select the format type of the returned data. formatted and raw The returned data is formatted and raw: only formatted The returned data is formatted into one line: only raw The data is returned in raw format, as an object:

Private Knack Servers

Boost.space Integrator will make connections to your database from its IP addresses. Ensure you whitelist the IP addresses to allow conections to your Knack servers.