Questions tagged [ssjs]
Server-side JavaScript (SSJS) in the Salesforce Marketing Cloud allows a developer to use JavaScript syntax and proprietary platform libraries for server-side processing.
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how to connect ftp and copy the file from one folder to another folder inside FTP by SSJS or SOAP API in exacttarget?
We need to copy the folder inside the ftp but we need to write the script so that we can add it in Automation and side by side we have two files.
we have tried by .net please check it.
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Is it possible to use Ajax to POST data from within a Server-Side Javascript in the Marketing Cloud?
Is it possible to use Ajax to POST data from within a Server-Side Javascript in the Marketing Cloud?
Could the FormData be a problem?
I've been using this code:
var form = new FormData();
form....
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ExactTarget Editor - AMPscript / SSJS
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In ExactTarget (Marketing Cloud) it is possible to write AMPscript and SSJS. The only way I found for debugging AMP or SSJS is to create a public cloud page or to use email preview.
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Refresh Filtered Data Extensions automatically
In our system we have a ftp-triggered automation that imports a file into a data extension that is the source for hundreds of filtered data extensions which will be used for sending (and of course ...
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SSJS Scripts in Emails evaluated twice
We need to create a record in a Salesforce [Sales Cloud] Custom Object each time an email is sent from a Sent Email Activity in Journey Builder.
We've added an SSJS script in the email to retrieve an ...
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Retrieve more than 2500 records from a DE using SSJS
Trying to retrieve more than 2500 records from a DE. My thought is to have a for loop (to process the recordset) within a while loop (to retrieve records).
var data;
var recordCount = 0;
do {
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SSJS Rows.Update multiple fields
Can you update more than 1 field with SSJS Rows.Update?
SFMC Documentation
Update(object, filtercolumns, filtervalues)
This function updates the specified row with the specified information.
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Retrieve value from XML response using SSJS in a SSJS Activity
Use a SSJS Activity I am getting a response in XML from an API call. I need to parse the XML for a specific value. Is this possible in a SSJS Activity?
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SSJS web API retrieve Column Names
I know this can be done via SOAP or an SDK, but I have a specific need to have this done in Marketing Cloud SSJS interacting with Web API (on a landing page, not in an email).
The aim is to create a ...
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Submitting HTML characters to a Data Extension via Landing Page and SSJS
I have tried to push data to data extension through a landing page using SSJS. The form fields contain HTML characters (which will import to the Data Extension fine). I'm getting this error when I ...
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Custom subscription preference center interface
Looking for support or best practice developing custom subscriber preference & subscription centers for SFMC.
I DON'T want a default SmartCapture form. The intention is for a Cloud Pages hosted ...
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Include JSON Feed in an Email
Our company uses JSON feeds as datasources for our emails. We are moving over to ExactTarget and there doesn't seem to be much documentation surrounding this.
How would you use a JSON feed instead of ...
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Using AMPscript with SSJS Activities
I have tried using the below AMPscript block in an SSJS Activity, however it appears that Script activities only support SSJS and AMPscript cannot be included in Script Activities — please can someone ...
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Creating a Data Extension via SSJS
<script type="text/javascript" runat='server'>
Platform.Load("Core", "1.1");
var DEParentFolderID = '0000';
//var QRYParentFolderID = '0000';
var SubAdhocDE = DataExtension.Init("...
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How can I obtain the status of an automation in a Business Unit using AMPscript?
I am attempting to retrieve the status of an automation in a Business Unit with the following AMPscript, but I haven't been successful yet. Could someone please assist?
%%[
SET @key = "###"
SET @...
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How to trigger a snippet of code (AMPScript or SSJS) in Marketing Cloud?
I wrote a snippet of code with AMPScript + SSJS for email, and then I'd like to trigger it when emails' status are changed, but I can`t find any way to do this like as add a 'listener' in JavaScript.
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Retrieve an Email from Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Is there anyone who could tell me how to retrieve an Email from Salesforce Marketing Cloud?
Assume that the Marketing Cloud Connector is already OK.
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ExactTarget Serverside Javascript: Is there any way to populate a list's attributes into a Data Extension?
I have a list and when using the following code:
var myList = List.Init("TestList");
var subs = myList.Subscribers.Retrieve();
Write(Stringify(subs));
I retrieve these attributes:
ID : 184408991
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Status of jquery.ajax from Server-Side Javascript
Please see the following codes:
Front-side AJAX request code:
function addAjax(emailIds, valObj) {
var jqxhr = $.ajax( {
method: "post",
url: "mypage.aspx?QS=...
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Is there a better way to delete data extension records with Server-Side Javascript?
I`m going to delete mulitiple data extension records with Server-Side Javascript, so I used function of 'Platform.Function.DeleteData' and code as following:
Platform.Function.DeleteData("Map Tags ...
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Adding Info into Header in email
Is there a way through either AMPScript or SSJS to manipulate custom content inside the email sends through the Marketing Cloud? For example, say I want to add information for 'List-Unsubscribe' into ...
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How to detect browser with AMPScript in ExactTarget?
I want to keep 2 URLs to one CTA which will navigate to the AppStore or Play Store depends the platform.
Is it possible by using AMPScript/Server-side JavaScript in ExactTarget?
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How do we delete subscriber from Auto Suppression List using SSJS?
Is there a way to delete subscriber from auto suppression list using SSJS?
Any information is appreciated.
Thanks.
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How can an Automation be deleted using ExactTarget SOAP API?
I have a delete request coded using the SOAP API and the response back is:
AutomationDelete:["Delete Access is denied!", 0]"Error"
Is the action truly denied or am I not writing the code properly? ...
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SSJS: How to create an email and keep the personalization strings as variables?
I’m stuck trying to create an email with SSJS. I have the email being created in the account, but the required personalization strings (e.g. %%profile_center%%) in the HTMLBody and TextBody values ...
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Has anyone been able to create an automation through SSJS yet?
I've created a server-side JavaScript activity to create an automation, which is throwing an error:
An error has occurred: {"message":"An error occurred when attempting
to evaluate a CreateObject ...
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Is it possible to get personalization strings when pulling content from DE with Server-side JavaScript in emails?
I'm trying to use server-side JS to dynamically write variables based on the column headers of a data extension for an email. Then fill those variables with the row contents of those field headers.
I ...
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Why is this QueryDefinition not working with InvokeCreate via SSJS?
I have a QueryDefinition that I am creating through server-side JavaScript. The query is not being created through the InvokeCreate method, though all appears to be well with the code. Please take a ...
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What is wrong with this import activity being created through this SSJS?
I am creating an import activity through server-side javascript. The import is throwing an exception:
An error has occurred: {"message":"Unable to retrieve security
descriptor for this
frame.",...
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Use SSJS in Custom Activity
I was wondering if there is any possibility to create a Custom Activity that executes AMPScript or/and SSJS.
If so, how could I read Journey context information to the SSJS?
Thanks!
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Capture customer info in new DE via a Link
Is it possible to capture customer information into a new DE by someone clicking on a link?
As an example: capture the email address in a new DE by clicking on a link ( Click on this link to Opt-in)?
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Can you retrieve more than 2500 records with SSJS?
I am trying to use a script activity to update a data extension with the statuses of subscriber records. I have managed to get the code working but it will only add 2500 records. I have been reading ...
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Server-side JavaScript and JSON
I would like to extract the data from a Data Extension column and parse it as JSON and use the data as attributes in an email. How would I go about doing this? Is there a combination of AMPScript ...
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Trouble Dealing With exacttarget List...without DE
We have a situation where get subscriberkey/email address from ET email and external site and i retrieve subscribers attributes IN THE LANDING PAGE (Hosted in the exacttarget) fields from the Exact-...
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Best way to make HTTP Requests
We are inserting data to a Data Extension in ExactTarget. Now on that same form submit action we have to POST that data to an Internal RESTful service (message format and responses are in JSON). Can ...
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Failure to retrieve list subscriber attributes in a landing page using AMPScript and SSJS
ExactTarget is core edition. There are no Data Extensions, so we use Lists.
Am using landing page and trying to retrieve all the subscribers attributes of the List from SSJS and AMPScript but failed ...
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Retrieve Account Preferences via SSJS or AMPscript
Is it possible to retrieve the available business unit Preferences within Preference Management via ssjs or ampscript? I am interested in finding the available preferences and corresponding ...
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After I Stringify a DE using DataExtension.Init how can I output or filter the data in JS?
I am wondering how can I filter data using JavaScript?
For example, I would like to output data in JS.
Platform.Load("Core","1");
var layouts = DataExtension.Init("DATA_EXTENSION_NAME").Rows....
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SSJS Complex filter with more than one propertie
I currently have a 4 column table with: Product, Count, Date, BusinessUnit
Product, Count, Date, BusinessUnit
Mouse, 100, 2014-05-1, StoreBB
Mouse, 120, 2014-06-01, StoreTBB
Keyboard, 130, 2014-06-21,...
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Retrieve All Subscriber Status
I am working on a custom profile center and I'm using server side javascript to extract information about the lists a subscriber is currently subscribed to. When I use the lists.retrieve function it ...
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Upload images to portfolio using Server Side JavaScript
I have a simple html file upload page, an example snippet of the code below.
<html>
<body>
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Saving to Lists in Sub BUs in Enterprise 2.0 account
I'm working on a landing page that is serving as a profile/preference center and is hosted in the top level BU in an Enterprise 2.0 account. The page displays several attributes (first name, last name ...
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Using SSJS to retrieve bounce data
I'd like to create an SSJS script which retrieves bounced emails from a send activity. I've tried testing by creating a simple landing page and started by retrieving sent emails for now, but it just ...
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Output a SSJS variable with Ampscript for loop
I have a for loop in SSJS and I am trying to output it outside this scope using AMPSCRIPT. I know there is a way to output the value of a SSJS variable into AMPSCRIPT. My question is, how can output ...
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Setting a function to run at set intervals in a Landing Page in SSJS
I would like to run the following HTTP.GET function at a set interval (every 1 minute) until 10 minutes have passed or it has succeeded in retrieving the content.
var contentRetriever = function(){
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