LibAnswers Ticket Import Script

This PHP script is designed to automate the submission of tickets to the LibAnswers platform using API calls. It facilitates the collection of project details through a form submission, assembles the data, and uses the LibAnswers API to create a ticket on behalf of the user.

Features

• Securely retrieves an access token using client credentials from a configuration file.
• Dynamically builds a detailed submission form payload including project team members, research question, type of project, affiliation, and more.
• Submits the ticket to LibAnswers using a POST request.
• Handles errors gracefully and logs relevant responses for debugging purposes.

Prerequisites

Before deploying the script, ensure you have the following:

• PHP 7.2 or above installed on your server.
• cURL enabled in PHP for making API requests.
• Access to LibAnswers API with valid client credentials (client_id and client_secret).

Installation

1. Clone or Download the Script

   Start by cloning the script to your web server's directory or download the PHP file directly.

   git clone https://your-repository-url /path/to/web/directory

2. Set Up Configuration File

   Create a .ini file named libAnswersConfig.ini under /var/www/config/ directory. This file should contain your LibAnswers client credentials:

   client_id=your_client_id_here
   client_secret=your_client_secret_here

3. Ensure Proper Permissions

   Make sure the web server has read access to the libAnswersConfig.ini file and write access to the log directory for error logging.

4. Adjust CORS Policy

   The script sets the Access-Control-Allow-Origin header. Make sure to adjust the value to match your domain or remove this line if not necessary.

5. Adjust the submission information

   Update the incoming field names based on your specific webform and update the quid to correspond to the queue you want to create the tickets in. The LibAnswers API endpoints for retrieving the access token and creating tickets need to be updated for your particular LibAnswers instance.

Usage

The script can be executed directly by accessing it via a web browser or by submitting a POST request to the script's URL. The POST request should include all the necessary data as form fields that match the project detail requirements.

Security Notes

• Ensure your libAnswersConfig.ini file is located outside the public web directory or properly secured to prevent unauthorized access.

Troubleshooting

• If you encounter errors during token acquisition or ticket submission, check the web server's error log for detailed messages.
• Ensure your LibAnswers credentials are correct and have the necessary permissions.
• Verify that your PHP installation has cURL support enabled.