How to Integrate with the API Using a Modified File Name

qaswff12 · 2025-02-06T02:21:25+00:00

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Hi,

Is it possible to change the file name for each integration when using the Anaplan API?

We are facing an issue where files get overwritten when multiple API requests are executed simultaneously. To prevent this, we are considering adding a timestamp or making the file name unique before sending it.

If modifying the file name for API integration is possible, could you provide details on how to implement it?

Best regards,

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SriNitya

If you are using bulk API's there is no such restriction.

For Transaction API no file upload option

Dheeraj09

Great question! When working with the Anaplan API, especially for file uploads and exports, handling unique file names is crucial to prevent overwriting files during simultaneous API calls.

Is it possible to change the file name dynamically via the Anaplan API?

Short answer:
Yes, but it depends on the context of how you’re managing files.

For File Uploads (Imports)

When you upload a file to an Anaplan Data Hub or model via the API, the file name you send in the API request is what Anaplan temporarily uses during the import process.
Anaplan does not permanently store the uploaded file by this name; it only uses it as a staging name during the import.
Therefore, the actual file name in Anaplan isn’t retained or exposed after the import.
You can dynamically set the file name in your upload request (for example, appending a timestamp or unique ID in your Python script or integration tool) to avoid collisions during simultaneous uploads.

For File Exports (From Anaplan to External Systems)

When you export data via the API, you usually specify the export action inside Anaplan.
The export file name is defined by the export action in the Anaplan model and is not directly modifiable via the API call.
To create unique export files, you typically:
- Trigger the export action
- Download the exported file via the API
- Rename the downloaded file programmatically on your end (for example, add a timestamp before saving locally or uploading elsewhere)

How to Implement Dynamic File Naming

unique_filename = f"upload_{datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')}.csv"Pass unique_filename in the API request to prevent overwrites during simultaneous uploads.
For exports:
Since the export action’s file name is fixed inside Anaplan, handle uniqueness post-export by renaming files after download.

Summary

You can set unique file names for uploads dynamically in the API request — this helps prevent overwrites during concurrent uploads.
For exports, rename files after download to ensure uniqueness.
Remember, Anaplan treats uploaded files as transient staging data, so it’s safe to vary file names on upload.

Hope this helps!

Best regards,
Dheeraj Dubey

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