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HTTPS GET Query String

Hi,

I need to dowload some data from a third party. The data is in TSV format and can be obtained using an "https get query string".

I want to write a VB.net app that will download this data on a scheduled basis. Does anyone have any sample code for this?

thanks

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Bob Learned

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DarkoLord

You can retrieve content of the page over HTTPS protocol in the same way as you would over the HTTP protocol. Check this link:

http://www.developerfusion.co.uk/show/4637/

kinton

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ok - Both solutions appear like they should work.

If I type my URL into my browser the download works fine, if I use any of the baove methods I get a 401 error Unauthorized.

any ideas?

Bob Learned

If you need to pass in credentials:

Dim client As New WebClient()
client.Credentials = New NetworkCredentials(userName, password)
client.DownloadFile(address, fileName)

Bob

kinton

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I don't think I do. I do not host the page I am trying to call. It is on a remote server. Forgive me if I am missing the point but how will passing network credentials help?

Bob Learned

When you access the URL with the browser, is there anything that you do to gain access? Does the site require cookies?

Bob

kinton

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I think so, give me a moment. I think your suggestion may have worked..