eBay UDF

[seangriffin]

I've noticed that nobody has started an eBay UDF... so here goes! (got a feeling I'm going to regret this)

This UDF allows users to perform eBay functions directly from AutoIT using the eBay API (without the need to browse or automate the eBay website front-end).

The eBay API is big, and this UDF currently doesn't do that much. Though potentially (and time permitting) this UDF could grow into quite a rich list of functions for controlling many facets of eBay.

Right now, I'm beginning with the eBay "Shopping API", and specifically the "Item Data" functions, such as "GetSingleItem" and "GetItemStatus". Two of the most fundamental functions of the eBay API.

REQUIREMENTS:

• AutoIt3 3.2 or higher
• a valid eBay Application Key

Note that the eBay Application Key is crucial to perform any functions in the eBay API, and therefore in this UDF. To get yourself an Application Key, you will need to first "Join the eBay Developers Program", and secondly "Get your application key".

For more information, visit this website -> eBay Developers Program Quick Start

LIST OF FUNCTIONS:

_eBay_GetSingleItem($appid, $ItemID, $IncludeSelector = "")

_eBay_GetItemStatus($appid, $ItemID)

EXAMPLE:

The following example demonstrates how to call the eBay UDF to retrieve the details of a listing in eBay. When the script is run, a GUI is displayed. The user must put their eBay Application Key (see the "REQUIREMENTS" section above) into the "App ID" field, and the Item ID of the listing they want to query into the "Item ID" field. Then clicking the "Get Item" button will retrieve and display the details of the listing in the listbox below. Clicking the "Get Item Status" button will retrieve and display just the status of the listing in the listbox below.

eBay Get Item test.au3

DOWNLOAD:

Latest Version - v0.1 (23/05/10)

eBay.au3

Edited May 22, 2010 by seangriffin

[Mat]

So... is this how people always get it at the very last second? I've spent ages refreshing the page

[seangriffin]

So... is this how people always get it at the very last second? I've spent ages refreshing the page

Haa haa. I was very surprised they had an API too! Only found it yesterday, and thought to myself "what a brilliant thing for AutoIT". An eBay API and an automation tool like AutoIT. So many possibilities.

Yeah I also hate the idea of sitting in front of the screen to bid on an auction at the last minute.

I'm already exploring the possibility of having an AutoIT application monitor an eBay listing of your choice, and also respond to voice commands to control the auction. For instance, you can be nearby your computer (but not in front of it) and at anytime you can say the word "price" into a microphone, and AutoIT will speak back with the current price of the item (ie. "forty two dollars and twenty nine cents"). Then as an auction nearly ends, it can speak the main details every minute, or every few seconds, to you, like "top bidder is ..." or "current price is ..." or "time remaining ...". You could then say "bid" and an amount to have it bid for you. Or "bid plus 5 dollars". Or something like that. Haven't thought it through much.

[James]

seangriffin,

Out of curiosity, why do you re-create the web object for each function? Wouldn't it be easier to create the object using a non-standard name, i.e $__OBJ_HTTP then call it for the post and get actions?

James

[seangriffin]

seangriffin,

Out of curiosity, why do you re-create the web object for each function? Wouldn't it be easier to create the object using a non-standard name, i.e $__OBJ_HTTP then call it for the post and get actions?

James

Bad / unoptimised / lazy coding

Was in a rush to release the UDF. It's a good point you make. Hadn't picked up on that yet. Will take note and address this in the next release - thanks for reviewing!

[waskel]

Very nice start. I've been working with Python to use the trading API for sales reporting, but it's cumbersome.

I'm still a newb when it comes to these uses of AI. Have you done anything with the trading API? It requires HTTPS, I wasn't sure if winhttp could do HTTPS.

[seangriffin]

Very nice start. I've been working with Python to use the trading API for sales reporting, but it's cumbersome.

I'm still a newb when it comes to these uses of AI. Have you done anything with the trading API? It requires HTTPS, I wasn't sure if winhttp could do HTTPS.

Thanks. Haven't learned Python yet. Would like to one day.

I'm currently working on automating the Finding API. Will update the UDF soon with those functions I hope. I do need to call the Trading API GetCategories function though, as part of the "findItemsByCategory" call. I've had a brief look at the Trading API, and as you say, I'm not sure how I'm going to access it. No apparent HTTP access. Will let you know what I find, because I need a function very soon that can return all the categories in eBay.

[waskel]

Thanks. Haven't learned Python yet. Would like to one day.

I'm currently working on automating the Finding API. Will update the UDF soon with those functions I hope. I do need to call the Trading API GetCategories function though, as part of the "findItemsByCategory" call. I've had a brief look at the Trading API, and as you say, I'm not sure how I'm going to access it. No apparent HTTP access. Will let you know what I find, because I need a function very soon that can return all the categories in eBay.

Thanks. To my knowledge the trading API is XML only.

[BigDod]

So... is this how people always get it at the very last second? I've spent ages refreshing the page

I use an online sniper to place my bids at the last second.

[Jackized]

I am taking what you have and trying to extract the data to inject it into MS Outlook as a calendar event. In the end I should have my Outlook calendar with the items I am watching and the reminder set for 15 minutes. Should be great on a smartphone. I have a VBS file that injects data into my Outlook calendar so I'll convert that to AutoIt. Getting your files to write the data to a text file will be the first step. Any chance you tried that yet?

Edited December 12, 2010 by Jackized

[Jackized]

OK I took what you had and combined them into one file to do one job, Add eBay item to Outlook Calendar. You have to put in your own valid eBay Application Key. Just paste the eBay item number and click "Add to outlook calendar". The default reminder time is set to 30 minutes. There isn't any error checking yet.

eBay to Outlook.au3

[laffo16]

apologies for bumping this old thread. i was wondering if anyone has developed this library further, perhaps added a search functionality. kind regards

[faustf]

sorry for esurected ,  anyone  have  tested  the  udf  now  ?? i just  did do but  not  work 

[BrewManNH]

15 minutes ago, faustf said:

i just  did do but  not  work 

Doesn't work should never be in anyone's vocabulary. What doesn't work? What works in a way differently than you expect?

[faustf]

i download  a  file 

eBay Get Item test.au3

 

DOWNLOAD:

 

Latest Version - v0.1 (23/05/10)

eBay.au3

 

i insert  app id  and  id product  (for list ) but not list nothing   i have  blank  and in console  write me 

name:|val:

but not insert value  i try  to correct  the  script  but i am   beginner  in  ebay-sandbox  and  i dont know  so much

thankz  for  help