047 - RTE sync is too fast to connect API apps on server site

[AlbertR 707]

Problem Description

• If you have implemented server API scripts that try to work on newly modified notes, you'll get error messages like "RTE room open" and cannot change the notes
• Example:
  • I've implemented a Make scenario that search for notes marked with tags like ">>1", ">>2" or ">>w"
    • Purpose is to change the reminder date to 1, 2 or a week in advance
  • As soon as I assign the tag, EN syncs anytime (in this case too fast 😉)
    • But keeps a so called "RTE room" open as long as the interactive EN app assumes further chances on the note
  • Scenario runs with no explicit trigger from outside
    • ... and finds the note - but locked for changes...

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Expected behaviour

• Either hold back syncs until an explicit Sync operation is started on client (App) site
  • Such explicit syncs should close all currently opened RTE rooms
• Or simply set server API calls to a stalled state until the RTE rooms get re-opened
• At least server API should be enhanced to allow explicit "waiting for note is editable"
  • to allow API users (developers) to handle such situations more comfortable

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Workaround

• Immediately leave you note after changing tags or edits
• Reduce schedules on server site to run on longer intervals to minimize error situations

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Background information (See also...)

• Discussions:
  • Hourly API call limit
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