# Specify wanted dataset permids/codes using the v3 api?

**URL:** <https://community.openbis.ch/t/specify-wanted-dataset-permids-codes-using-the-v3-api/339>\
**Category:** Developments\
**Created:** [15 April 2024 10:53 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/specify-wanted-dataset-permids-codes-using-the-v3-api/339 "2024-04-15T10:53:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![malmstroem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cdc98d/32.png) [@malmstroem](https://community.openbis.ch/u/malmstroem)\
**Post date:** [15 April 2024 10:53 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/specify-wanted-dataset-permids-codes-using-the-v3-api/339/1 "2024-04-15T10:53:05Z")

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Hi,

It is possible to specify a wanted dataset permids/codes when using dropboxes, e.g.:

```
        code = "20220328134440467-1208716"
        dset = self.transaction.createNewDataSet(self.dstype, code)

```

Is the same possible using the v3 api? An example would be much appreciated.

Thanks!  
Lars

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**Author:** ![juanf](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.openbis.ch/juanf/32/18_2.png) [@juanf](https://community.openbis.ch/u/juanf)\
**Post date:** [24 April 2024 11:36 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/specify-wanted-dataset-permids-codes-using-the-v3-api/339/2 "2024-04-24T11:36:01Z")

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- It is not possible. And it is not planned to be added.
- DataSets are on the odd position that are the only entity on the system with only permId.
- I would like to suggest to assign a $NAME property and use that for a user defined name/id.

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**Author:** ![malmstroem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cdc98d/32.png) [@malmstroem](https://community.openbis.ch/u/malmstroem)\
**Post date:** [24 April 2024 11:44 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/specify-wanted-dataset-permids-codes-using-the-v3-api/339/3 "2024-04-24T11:44:01Z")

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OK, thanks for the clarification.