Post data to website using Python requests library

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I'm trying to make a simple webscaper using Python and the requests library.

r=requests.get(https://nustar.newcastle.edu.au/psp/CS9PRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/MANAGE_ACADEMIC_RECORDS.STDNT_ACTIVATION.GBL?FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.HCSR_RECORDS_AND_REGISTRATION.HCSR_STUDENT_TERM_INFORMATION.HC_STDNT_ACTIVATION_GBL&IsFolder=false&IgnoreParamTempl=FolderPath%2cIsFolder

I would like to POST a search input into this URL, but I'm struggling to work out how.

This is the search box code from the website:

<input id="STDNT_SRCH_EMPLID" class="PSEDITBOX" type="text" maxlength="11" style="width:140px; " value="" tabindex="13" name="STDNT_SRCH_EMPLID"></input>

I assume I have to somehow change value = "" to value = "foo".

Any help will appreciated, thanks.

Igor Savinkin · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-05 12:48:57Z

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See request's quick start here.

import requests
value1='foo'
payload = {'STDNT_SRCH_EMPLID': value1} # 'key2': 'value2' and so on (comma delimited)
r = requests.post("http://yourUrl.org/", data=payload)
print(r.text)

answered May 5, 2015 at 12:48

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simhumileco Over a year ago

Using the Requests Library in Python: pythonforbeginners.com/requests/using-requests-in-python

1cedsoda · Accepted Answer · 2018-02-12 01:39:01Z

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Do a network analysis in the developer tool of your browser and copy the curl command of the POST package.

Then you surf to [curl.trillworks.com][1] and convert the curl command by pasting it into a Python POST request.

Inside of your python request you can modify the values.

answered Feb 12, 2018 at 1:39

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