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Syntax for Getting a Template Request for a Catalog Item
GET /api/consumer/entitledCatalogItems/{id}/requests/template retrieves a template request
for a specific catalog item. VMware supplies a number of templates to help you create different types of
machine requests.
Overview
In the entitledCatalogItemViews response, a link field contains a value similar to the following.
{
"@type":"link",
"href":"https://$vRA/catalog-service/api/consumer/entitledCatalogItems/dc808d12-3786-4f7c-
b5a1-d5f997c8ad66/requests/template",
"rel":"GET: Request Template"
}
This URL is a HATEOAS link for a template request for this catalog item. The rel field provides a
description of the link (request template) and indicates the HTTP method to use with the URI in the href
field (GET). By using these HATEOAS links, you can make follow-on API calls without having to consult
the API documentation for the URI syntax or construct the links programmatically.
Review and Edit the Template Request
The returned template request is specific to the applicable catalog item. The fields and default values are
populated based on the configuration of the underlying blueprint.
You can review the contents of the template and optionally edit the values if you want to change them
from the default prior to submitting the request. For example, you can specify a value for the description
field or change the values for the machine resources if the blueprint allows for a range.
Input
Use the supported input parameters to control the command output.
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