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kamesh v
kamesh v

Reputation: 77

How to generate share link in google drive using API?

I want to open (read an write) files like how google drive works. But I don't know how implement this. I thought it is possible with share link which I have done in one-drive. If anybody have an idea please share with me thanks.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 1751

Answers (1)

Mr.Rebot
Mr.Rebot

Reputation: 6791

Google Drive v2

Use the property alternateLink

alternateLink

  • A link for opening the file in a relevant Google editor or viewer.

Java Script sample Code:

/**
* Print a file's metadata.
*
* @param {String} fileId ID of the file to print metadata for.
*/
function printFile(fileId) {
var request = gapi.client.drive.files.get({
'fileId': fileId
});
request.execute(function(resp) {
console.log('Title: ' + resp.title);
console.log('Description: ' + resp.description);
console.log('MIME type: ' + resp.mimeType);
console.log('Alternative link: '+resp.alternateLink)
});
}

Google Drive v3

Use the property webViewLink

webViewLink

  • A link for opening the file in a relevant Google editor or viewer in a browser.

Java Script sample Code:

/**
* Print files.
*/
function listFiles() {
var request = gapi.client.drive.files.list({
'pageSize': 10,
'fields': "nextPageToken, files(id, name, webViewLink)"
});

request.execute(function(resp) {
appendPre('Files:');
var files = resp.files;
if (files && files.length > 0) {
for (var i = 0; i < files.length; i++) {
var file = files[i];
appendPre(file.name + ' (' + file.id + ')' + file.weblink);
}
} else {
appendPre('No files found.');
}
});
}

Note:

In v3, field parameter is used to get the desired property of the file.

Upvotes: 1

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