3405536 - How to get the file content directly with the expected file type from the 'Attachment' entity using the SF OData API

How to get the file content directly with the expected file type from the 'Attachment' entity using the SF OData API

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• Attachment Odata API entity

You can implement the $value extension for Attachment to get the file content directly with the expected file type.

Request example: Attachment(4040L)/$value

Help Portal of Attachment entity

Help Portal of Attachment entity

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