How can I call API from MS Access?

To call an API from Microsoft Access, you can use VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code. Here's a general outline of the steps you would need to take: Set References: In the VBA editor, go to "Tools" -> "References" and make sure that "Microsoft XML, v6.0" (or a similar version) is checked. Write VBA Code: Write VBA code to make the API call. You can use the MSXML2.ServerXMLHTTP object for this purpose. Here's a simple example: vba Sub CallAPI() Dim objHTTP As Object Set objHTTP = CreateObject("MSXML2.ServerXMLHTTP") ' Specify the API endpoint URL Dim apiUrl As String apiUrl = "https://api.example.com/data" ' Open connection to the API objHTTP.Open "GET", apiUrl, False objHTTP.setRequestHeader "Content-Type", "text/xml" objHTTP.send ' Check if the request was successful (status code 200) If objHTTP.Status = 200 Then ' Parse and process the API response (objHTTP.responseText) ' Your code to handle the response goes here MsgBox "API call successful!" Else ' Handle errors MsgBox "Error: " & objHTTP.Status & " - " & objHTTP.statusText End If End Sub Modify the apiUrl variable to contain the actual API endpoint you want to call. Adjust the request method, headers, and other parameters based on the API documentation. Handle the Response: Depending on the API, you might receive JSON or XML data as a response. You'll need to parse and process this data accordingly. You may use additional libraries or built-in functions for JSON or XML parsing. Error Handling: Implement error handling to manage situations where the API call fails. Integration with Access Forms or Reports: If you want to trigger the API call from a form or a report, you can create a button or other trigger events that call the CallAPI subroutine. Keep in mind that API authentication, request parameters, and response handling may vary based on the specific API you are working with. Always refer to the API documentation for accurate and detailed information. read less