Favorites API : adding custom URL entries in Favorites list

[Amey-Mogare]

Hello,

I have a custom application that uses Favorites API to display/add/remove current node into Portal favorites.

This is working fine.

There is a custom portal application that renders some tiles (like a launch pad) where, when a tile is clicked, opens some  URL in new window or in content area.

Now requirement is to allow user to add any one of these tile's data into favorites list.

I have seen/used the code to add/remove some entry in favorites in many threads on SCN, but all of them add a 'portal node' into favorite.

Here I have to add a custom, non-portal-node type entity (having some text & URL) into favorites.

Could you please let me know how to achieve it?

Thanks & Regards,

Amey

[former_member193577 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

see if this document can assist you:

Integrating External Favorites - Portal - SAP Library

Best Regards,

Tal

[Amey-Mogare · Accepted solution]

Hello Tal,

Thanks for very helpful documentation.

I have a question.

Lets say if I implement this custom favorites provider and use it for putting external links in Portal favorites, will it replace the current default favorites provider?

I mean, I want to ensure current functionality of adding portal nodes to favorites should work fine in addition to new external favorites addition.

Thanks & Regards,

Amey

[former_member193577 · Accepted solution]

Hi Amey,

As written:

The Favorites Provider API enables you to extend portal favorites by integrating favorites from various external sources

So it should extend your existing portal favorites, adding more from various resources.

it shouldn't affect current existing favorites.

best regards,

Tal

[Amey-Mogare · Accepted solution]

Thanks Tal