Using binary content type in HTTP client

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In postman I am able to use the binary content type to upload a file as seen here.

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However, I cannot find an option to do so in this activity, how can i do this?

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Hi,

The following post will help you.

Regards,

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HI, I have seen this post but I do not fully understand how I can post a file with content type binary to an HTTP end point

for example if i need to post MyFile.zip to http://connect.testwebsite…

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Can you try below:

How to upload pdf files in binary format using HTTP request and MTOM - Help / Studio - UiPath Community Forum

Also try using format as “application/binary” see if that works

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Thank you but I am unsure as to how to structure this

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@Yoichi I get these errors

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Hi,

Can you check the following sample?

Sample20230601-1aL.zip (2.5 KB)

Regards,

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I get this error when i copy the code into my file… and, where do I put the pathway of the file I want to upload to the url?

Thanks for your help :slight_smile:

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Hi,

Can you try to set as arguments?

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Regards,

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would bytes be the pathway to the file ?

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Can you try File.ReadAllBytes method?

Regards,

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I am sorry I am really confused :frowning: I need to put a file pathway into this call for example, “P:\Easyorder\UK\RSTR9999.zip”

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Hope the following helps you.

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Regards,

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And doing this will allow me to upload the zip folder to the http link?

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Hi,

What is zip folder?

Regards,

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The file I am trying to upload is a compressed folder with .zip extension

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Please extract it to normal folder in advance.

Regards,

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I have to upload it as a .zip folder to the http

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Is it zip file? if so, you can read it using ReadAllBytes method.

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It is yes, but will the code be able to upload a .zip file ?