Basic Question: How to create or update an item with an attachment in Bika API?

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I’m trying to upload a file and then attach it to a record in Bika.

Step 1: Uploading the File

I successfully upload the file using this endpoint:

POST https://bika.ai/api/openapi/apitable/fusion/v1/datasheets/{{NODE_ID}}/attachments

Request body (as multipart/form-data with the file in files):

I receive the following response:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "code": 200,
  "message": "SUCCESS",
  "data": {
    "size": 375820,
    "url": "default/2YLFTYl5bynnVef4F3BRI.png"
  }
}

Step 2: Attaching to a Record

Now I want to create or update a record and attach this file.

I’m trying this endpoint:

POST {{BASE_URL}}/api/openapi/bika/v1/spaces/{{SPACE_ID}}/resources/databases/{{NODE_ID}}/records

Request body:

json

{
  "cells": {
    "Content Idea": "Record with file (test)",
    "storyGen": "Try using just path",
    "files": {
      "name": "example.png",
      "path": "default/2YLFTYl5bynnVef4F3BRI.png",
      "size": 375820
    }
  }
}

But the request fails.

Question:
How can I properly create or update a record with the uploaded file o as an attachment?
What is the correct format for the files field in the cells object?

Any working example or guidance would be appreciated!

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Hey! It seems like the aitable-compatible API might be acting up and not returning the expected responses.

Your approach is actually spot-on though! Try switching to Bika’s standard attachment upload endpoint instead: Upload Attachment

I made a quick tutorial walkthrough here to help visualize it:

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WOW! thank you it is perfect!