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functions:redirect [2025/01/21 02:18]
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functions:redirect [2025/01/21 02:27] (current)
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 The **redirect** method is a [[style|function method]] that is used to re-direct the user to another, existing API function. The **redirect** method is a [[style|function method]] that is used to re-direct the user to another, existing API function.
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 +Unlike the [[URL|URL]] method, it suggests that people should use the original API point, rather than acting as a go-between.
  
 It's generally used when documenting existing API functions - particularly in ARDI addons. It's generally used when documenting existing API functions - particularly in ARDI addons.
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 ===Proxying the Function Call=== ===Proxying the Function Call===
  
-The URL would then be called //from the ARDI server//. The results would then be delivered back to the caller.+If this function is called directly (rather than the user choosing to call the //genuine// URL), the //ARDI server// will retrieve the results and then deliver them back to the caller.