Basecamp

Interact with Basecamp API

Actions76

Campfire Actions
- Create a Campfire Line
- Delete a Campfire Line
- Get a Campfire
- Get a Campfire Line
- Get Campfire Lines
- Get Campfires
Card Table Actions
- Create a Card
- Create a Column
- Get a Card
- Get a Card Table
- Get a Column
- Get Cards in a Column
- Move a Card
- Move a Column
- Update a Card
- Update a Column
Chatbot Actions
- Create a Chatbot
- Create a Chatbot Line
- Delete a Chatbot
- Get a Chatbot
- Get All Chatbots
- Update a Chatbot
Client Approval Actions
- Get a Client Approval
- Get Client Approvals
Client Correspondence Actions
- Get a Client Correspondence
- Get Client Correspondences
Client Reply Actions
- Get Client Replies
- Get a Client Reply
Client Visibility Actions
- Toggle Client Visibility
Comment Actions
- Get Comments
- Create a Comment
- Get a Comment
- Update a Comment
Document Actions
- Get Documents
- Create a Document
- Get a Document
- Update a Document
Event Actions
- Get Events
Forward Actions
- Get Forwards
- Get a Forward
Inbox Actions
- Get Inbox
Inbox Reply Actions
- Get Inbox Replies
- Get an Inbox Reply
Lineup Marker Actions
- Create a Marker
- Update a Marker
- Delete a Marker
Message Actions
- Get Messages
- Create a Message
- Get a Message
- Update a Message
Message Board Actions
- Get Message Board
Message Type Actions
- Create a Message Type
- Destroy a Message Type
- Get a Message Type
- Get Message Types
- Update a Message Type
Person Actions
- Get a Person
- Get My Profile
- Get People
- Get People on a Project
- Manage People on a Project
Project Actions
- Create a Project
- Get a Project
- Get Projects
- Trash a Project
- Update a Project
Question Actions
- Get Questions
- Create a Question
- Get a Question
- Update a Question
Question Answer Actions
- Get Question Answers
- Get a Question Answer
Questionnaire Actions
- Get Questionnaire
Recording Actions
- Get Recordings
- Trash a Recording
- Archive a Recording

Overview

This node interacts with the Basecamp API to update an existing message within a specified project (referred to as a "bucket" in Basecamp). It allows users to modify key attributes of a message such as its subject, content, and category. This is useful for scenarios where messages need to be corrected, updated with new information, or re-categorized after their initial creation.

Practical examples include:

Updating the title and body of a project announcement.
Changing the category/type of a message to better reflect its purpose.
Correcting typos or adding additional details to an existing message.

Properties

Name	Meaning
Project ID	The numeric ID of the project (bucket) where the message resides; used in the API endpoint path.
messageId	The numeric ID of the message to update; used in the API endpoint path.
Subject	The new title of the message.
Message Fields	Additional fields to update on the message:
- Content	The body of the message, which may contain HTML formatting.
- Category ID	The numeric ID representing the message's type or category.
Return Full Response	Boolean flag indicating whether to return the full HTTP response (status code, headers, body) or just the response body.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the updated message object returned by the Basecamp API. If the "Return Full Response" option is enabled, the output will include the entire HTTP response including status code and headers, otherwise only the response body is returned.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

Requires an active connection to the Basecamp API using OAuth2 authentication.
The node expects the user to provide valid project and message IDs that exist in the Basecamp account.
Proper API permissions are necessary to update messages within the specified project.

Troubleshooting

Invalid Project or Message ID: Errors may occur if the provided project or message ID does not exist or the authenticated user lacks access. Verify IDs and permissions.
Authentication Errors: Ensure the OAuth2 credentials are correctly configured and have not expired.
Validation Errors: Missing required fields like Subject or invalid field formats can cause the API to reject the request. Make sure all required inputs are provided and correctly formatted.
API Rate Limits: Frequent updates might hit Basecamp API rate limits; handle such errors by retrying after some delay.