MongoDB Compass does not allow ObjectId() while populating DB with "Insert Document" feature?

Question

I am using MongoDB Compass version 1.25.0.

I was trying to insert a document shared by one of my colleague using the "Insert Document" feature of the MongoDB Compass.

But, it's showing that the document is not in correct format.

I think it is validating JSON format and ObjectId() is not a valid JSON value.

I am aware that Compass would create ObjectId() automatically but I want to pass it explicitly.

I resorted to the Shell and I was able to insert the document.

My question is does MongoDB Compass allow entering ObjectId() from the UI? If yes, what am I doing wrong?

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"asdf" as seen in the image is not a valid value. ObjectId constructor takes a hexadecimal value of the format shown in the docs: ObjectId. – Uncork

My bad it was just an example. Updated the question. – Byebye

The document view is of JSON format. You need to use Extended JSON format for the ObjectId. – Uncork

When using the format you suggested {"$oid":"5d505646cf6d4fe581014ab2"} it shows BSON field 'insert.documents.0' is the wrong type 'objectId', expected type 'object' – Byebye

See the documentation for Compass - Insert. – Uncork

Already went through it. it says if not provided "_id" will be inserted automatically. It does not say how to insert ObjectId. – Byebye

@Uncork I was able to solve it. It was just a matter of syntax. Thanks. – Byebye

Answer 1

I was able to insert a document with ObjectId using below syntax:

{
    "_id": {
        "$oid": "60261ccf416a1ed478d7357a"
    }
}

I found that the documentation of a bit off in clarifying how the $oid is supposed to be used. At least for someone beginner like me.

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