External API call (webhook) to update a form field in real time

[roberto_andrade]

Hello everybody, hope you all are good !
Does anybody know how to make an external API call to update a form field in real time?
I already tried this using a GAS (google apps script) published as a web application actioned by an “External: go to a website” Action. But it delays to show the updated field.
Thanks in advance !

[Steve]

RBTAndrade:

Does anybody know how to make an external API call to update a form field in real time?

Not possible. Webhooks (outgoing API calls) can only be done from bots, which are run on the server, not while a form is open.

[roberto_andrade]

RBTAndrade:

I already tried this using a GAS (google apps script) published as a web application actioned by an “External: go to a website” Action

Hi @Steve, thanks for you rapid reply. In fact, I already got this using a GAS (google apps script) published as a web application actioned by an “External: go to a website” Action. The problem was the delay to see updated data.

[JoaoRicardo]

Hello, roberto_andrade. Are you saying you managed to trigger an action in form view? I'm trying to consult address via CEP (brazilian zip code) during the filling of a form, but I can't figure out how to do it. I can make a bot wich calls a webhook, but it is only triggered AFTER the form is saved. It doesn't help me much.