What is the process to create a qs file so I can start a new import as a bundle?

Is there any specific process to generate a qs file so I can make an API call to “start_asset_bundle_import_job“?

I have my dashboard/analysis/datasources on their corresponding folders and ready….should I just generate a zip file and rename it to .qs?

Hi @jjluna,

Hope everything is well! If you haven’t already looked at it, I would recommend looking at the operations listed in the documentation attached below. I believe this should help you to retrieve the qs file.

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/quicksight/latest/developerguide/assetbundle-import.html

In regard to your other question, I do not believe it is possible to generate it simply by zipping up the contents. The only way is through an API call. Let me know if this helps or if there is any confusion following the steps!

Hello @WLS-Luis

Yes it is. Or at least it has been working for me for the last past year. I am just wondering it there is any specific way to generate qs files.

Thanks.

Hi @jjluna,

My apologies I wasn’t sure before if it was possible. Thanks for pointing out that zipping manually to create qs file works!

In regard to an official method, you can just call Asset Bundle commands from AWS CLI like this:

This should give you a download link for the respective qs file. Feel free to check the link in my last post if you’d like to know more capabilities and other specifics regarding the API. Hope this helps!

Thanks Luis for the reply.

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