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getResource
Get the specified resource.
Multiple resources are returned if a path has multiple resources that differ by type—for example, /shared/examples/ds_inventory (data source) and /shared/examples/ds_inventory (view).
Location
/services/webservices/system/admin/resource/operations/
Request Elements
path: The path of the resource to get.
type: The type of the resource specified by the given path. Valid values are CONTAINER, DATA_SOURCE, DEFINITION_SET, LINK, PROCEDURE, TABLE, TREE, and TRIGGER.
detail: The level of detail about the resources to include in the response. Valid values are NONE, SIMPLE, and FULL.
Response Elements
resources: List of resources and their characteristics. See Resources Element.
Faults
IllegalArgument: If the path is malformed or an illegal type or detail is provided.
NotFound: If the resource or any portion of the path to the resource does not exist.
Security: If the user does not have READ access on all items in path other than the last one.