Asana Connector
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Write data to Asana using SSIS (Import data)


In this section we will learn how to configure and use Asana Connector in the API Destination to write data to Asana.

Video tutorial

This video covers following and more so watch carefully. After watching this video follow the steps described in this article.

  • How to download SSIS PowerPack for Asana integration in SSIS
  • How to configure connection for Asana
  • How to write or lookup data to Asana
  • Features about SSIS API Destination
  • Using Asana Connector in SSIS

Step-by-step instructions

In upper section we learned how to read data, now in this section we will learn how to configure Asana in the API Source to POST data to the Asana.

  1. Read the data from the source, being any desired source component. In example we will use ZappySys Dummy Data Source component.

  2. From the SSIS Toolbox drag and drop API Destination (Predefined Templates) on the Data Flow Designer surface and connect source component with it, and double click to edit it.
    SSIS API Destination (Predefined Templates) - Drag and Drop

  3. Select New Connection to create a new connection:

    API Destination - Asana
    Read and write data related to Tasks, Projects, Workspaces, Portfolios, TimeEntries, Memberships and more.
    API Destination - New Connection

  4. Use a preinstalled Asana Connector from Popular Connector List or press Search Online radio button to download Asana Connector. Once downloaded simply use it in the configuration:

    Asana
    Asana Connector Selection

  5. Proceed with selecting the desired Authentication Type. Then select API Base URL (in most cases default one is the right one). Finally, fill in all the required parameters and set optional parameters if needed. You may press a link Steps to Configure which will help set certain parameters. More info is available in Authentication section.

    Steps how to get and use Asana credentials
    Here is how to obtain a Personal Access Token (PAT) in Asana:
    1. Open My apps in Asana portal and click Create new token button: Create Personal Access Token in Asana
    2. Once a popup opens, name your new token: Name Personal Access Token in Asana
    3. Then click Copy button to copy the token: Use Personal Access Token to get Asana data via REST API
    4. Now go to SSIS package or ODBC data source and use this token in Personal Access Token authentication configuration.
    5. Choose Default Workspace and Default Project to work with.
    6. Click Test Connection to confirm the connection is working.
    7. Done! Now you are ready to use Asana Connector!

    Fill in all required parameters and set optional parameters if needed:

    AsanaDSN
    Asana
    Personal Access Token [Http]
    https://app.asana.com/api/1.0
    Optional Parameters
    Enter Token (Personal Access Token - PAT)
    Default Workspace (** Select after Token is entered **)
    Default Project (** Select after Token is entered **)
    RetryMode RetryWhenStatusCodeMatch
    RetryStatusCodeList 429
    RetryCountMax 5
    RetryMultiplyWaitTime True
    ODBC DSN HTTP Connection Configuration
    Steps how to get and use Asana credentials
    Here is how to register an OAuth app in Asana:
    1. Open My apps in Asana portal and click Create new app button: Create new OAuth app in Asana
    2. Once a popup opens, name your app and check two options, and click Create app button: Name OAuth app in Asana
    3. Then copy Client ID and Client secret and save them in a file (we will need them for authentication): Use OAuth app to get Asana data via REST API
    4. Continue by selecting OAuth menu item on your left and click Add redirect URL button (you can have your own or use https://zappysys.com/oauth): Add redirect URL to Asana OAuth app
    5. Proceed by clicking on the Manage distribution section on your left.
    6. Then specify workspaces your app needs to access (use Any workspace to access them all): Choose distribution method in Asana OAuth app
    7. Once you do that, click Save changes button.
    8. Now go to SSIS package or ODBC data source and use Client ID, Client Secret, and Redirect URL in OAuth app authentication configuration.
    9. When you are done with that, click Generate Token button to generate Access and Refresh Tokens.
    10. Choose Default Workspace and Default Project to work with.
    11. Click Test Connection to confirm the connection is working.
    12. Done! Now you are ready to use Asana Connector!

    Fill in all required parameters and set optional parameters if needed:

    AsanaDSN
    Asana
    OAuth app [OAuth]
    https://app.asana.com/api/1.0
    Required Parameters
    ClientId Fill-in the parameter...
    Client Secret Fill-in the parameter...
    Optional Parameters
    Permissions default
    Redirect URL https://zappysys.com/oauth
    Default Workspace (** Select after Token is generated **)
    Default Project (** Select after Token is generated **)
    RetryMode RetryWhenStatusCodeMatch
    RetryStatusCodeList 429
    RetryCountMax 5
    RetryMultiplyWaitTime True
    ODBC DSN Oauth Connection Configuration

  6. Select the desired endpoint, change/pass the properties values, and go to the Mappings tab to map the columns.

    API Destination - Asana
    Read and write data related to Tasks, Projects, Workspaces, Portfolios, TimeEntries, Memberships and more.
    API Destination - Select Endpoint

  7. Finally, map the desired columns:

    API Destination - Asana
    Read and write data related to Tasks, Projects, Workspaces, Portfolios, TimeEntries, Memberships and more.
    API Destination - Columns Mapping

  8. That's it; we successfully configured the POST API Call. In a few clicks we configured the Asana API call using ZappySys Asana Connector

    Execute Package - Reading data from API Source and load into target