COM and UpdateBet

[kiint]

From what I can see, the updateBet method returns an updated bet object that contains three fields:

newRef: string
resultCode: string
stakeCancelled: double

I've been getting an "INVALID_SIZE" error returned in resultCode. Can anyone tell me what this actually relates to?

I've been trying to use the method to update both odds and stake at thee same time. I pass in the remaining original odds and remaining stake as returned in a betdetail object annd the new odds and stake. Is this valid? can I only update one of these at a time?

Also, when the update has been successful, what is returned in resultCode?

Cheers,
kiint

[negapo]

Hi kiint

That's right, you cant update both fields in a call, you have to make it in two calls (i know, the error code is dubious).

For the success message it can be two things, "OK" or "OK_REMAINING_CANCELLED" (you can check the API documentation for more details).

[negapo]

Just to add.

If you want to update the two fields then it's the same as canceling the bet and placing a new one. The number of calls are the same, two, and it's simpler.

If you want to bypass the minimum 2€/£/$ bet that's another story.

[kiint]

Thanks Negapo, that does make sense and now I can cater for it.

I think I'd assumed that BA would take care of it.
I seem to remember putting the code in and thinking that I should test that to see if it was so but I don't think I ever got around to it.

Thanks too for the return codes, by the API documentation, I assume you mean the Betfair API? I must admit that I never thought of looking at this as I sort of assumed that the BA COM functions would set their own and not just pass through the Betfair ones. But again, it does make sense and I think I'd better have a look.

Again, many thanks.

Kiint

[peleus]

Just to add.

If you want to update the two fields then it's the same as canceling the bet and placing a new one. The number of calls are the same, two, and it's simpler.

If you want to bypass the minimum 2€/£/$ bet that's another story.

Thanks. I'm not looking to update fields but I'll keep this in mind if time comes.