CIM Media Messages
Media Messages consist of the following types:
- Image
- Video
- Audio
- File
- Sticker
The response and request structure is given in the tabs below according to each type of message.
Assumptions and Constraints
- Maximum file size is 5Mb. The size is configurable and can be changed based on the business need.
- There is no restriction of file type/extension in Expertflow CX. It is also configurable based on the business requirements.
- File exchange between conversation participants is carried out by first uploading the media file to a server space in Expertflow CX. The process for uploading the file is described in Send a Media Message.
Image Message Format
Image Message
- Specify the type = "IMAGE". Body should be in JSON format with following properties:
Property | Desc. |
---|---|
type - String - Required | Value = "IMAGE" |
caption - String - Optional | contains caption specified by end user for the image. |
attachment - Object:
| Contains media object attachment details. For file upload and processing, please see Send a Media Message. |
markdownText - String - Optional | contains custom plain text sent by end user. |
additionalDetails - String - Optional | Additional details such as timedate object values can be passed. |
"body": {
"type": "IMAGE",
"caption": "Screenshot",
"attachment": {
"mediaUrl": "https://cim.expertflow.com/file-engine/api/downloadFileStream?filename=743dc126-24fa-41f2-88fc-11b964e64ee8",
"thumbnail": null,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"size": 41047
},
"markdownText": null,
"additionalDetails": {
"timestamp": "1652080145"
}
}
Video Message Format
Video Message
- Specify the type = "VIDEO". Body should be in JSON format with following properties:
Property | Desc. |
---|---|
type - String - Required | Value = "VIDEO" |
caption - String - Optional | contains caption specified by end user for the video |
attachment - Object:
| Contains media object attachment details. For file upload and processing, please see Send a Media Message. |
markdownText - String - Optional | contains custom plain text sent by end user. |
additionalDetails - String - Optional | Additional details such as timedate object values can be passed. |
"body": {
"type": "VIDEO",
"caption": "sample video message",
"attachment": {
"mediaUrl": "https://cim.expertflow.com/file-engine/api/downloadFileStream?filename=9960d501-092d-4758-81f6-e008758593f3",
"thumbnail": null,
"mimeType": "video/mp4",
"size": 3114398
},
"markdownText": null,
"additionalDetails": {
"timestamp": "1652177594"
}
}
Audio Message Format
Audio Message
- Specify the type = "AUDIO". Body should be in JSON format with following properties:
Property | Desc. |
---|---|
type - String - Required | Value = "AUDIO" |
caption - String - Optional | contains caption specified by end user for the audio |
attachment - Object:
| Contains media object attachment details. For file upload and processing, please see Send a Media Message. |
markdownText - String - Optional | contains custom plain text sent by end user. |
additionalDetails - String - Optional | Additional details such as timedate object values can be passed. |
"body": {
"type": "AUDIO",
"caption": "sample video message",
"attachment": {
"mediaUrl": "https://cim.expertflow.com/file-engine/api/downloadFileStream?filename=9960d501-092d-4758-81f6-e008758593f3",
"thumbnail": null,
"mimeType": "video/mp4",
"size": 3114398
},
"markdownText": null,
"additionalDetails": {
"timestamp": "1652177594"
}
}
File Message Format
File Message
- Specify the type = "FILE". Body should be in JSON format with following properties:
Property | Desc. |
---|---|
type - String - Required | Value = "FILE" |
caption - String - Optional | contains caption specified by end user for the file |
attachment - Object:
| Contains media object attachment details. For file upload and processing, please see Send a Media Message. |
markdownText - String - Optional | contains custom plain text sent by end user. |
additionalDetails - String - Optional | Additional details such as timedate object values or file name can be passed. |
"body": {
"type": "FILE",
"caption": "sample.pdf",
"attachment": {
"mediaUrl": "https://cim.expertflow.com/file-engine/api/downloadFileStream?filename=96460746-9a80-4bc8-bba1-87b93e39c245",
"thumbnail": null,
"mimeType": "application/pdf",
"size": 3028
},
"markdownText": null,
"additionalDetails": {
"timestamp": "1652177308",
"fileName": "sample.pdf"
}
Sticker Message Format
Sticker Message
- Specify the type = "STICKER". Body should be in JSON format with following properties:
Property | Desc. |
---|---|
type - String - Required | Value = "STICKER" |
mediaUrl - URL - Required | Contains media object URL: mediaUrl = "http://..." For file upload and processing, please see Send a Media Message.. |
stickerId - String - Optional | contains ID of the sticker as provided by the channel. |
markdownText - String - Optional | contains custom plain text sent by end user. |
additionalDetails - String - Optional | Additional details such as: - timedate object - metadata: - emojis - contains available emojis |
"body": {
"type": "STICKER",
"mediaUrl": "https://cim.expertflow.com/file-engine/api/downloadFileStream?filename=9870130c-a862-4e9e-a5a6-a0f7420008f0",
"stickerId": null,
"markdownText": null,
"additionalDetails": {
"timestamp": "1652178293",
"metadata": {
"emojis": [
"☕",
"🙂"
],
"is-first-party-sticker": 1,
"sticker-pack-id": "whatsappcuppy"
}
}
}