Create record by submitting string for reference field

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Is it possible to create an Event record through the rest API by the following;
Say the Event requires a reference field called RecordTypeId of type reference, but I only have the RecordType.Name not the Id. Is it possible to supply a name (string) value when creating an Event for this field without having to query the RecordType to find the Id?
I have only the Name (string) and want to create a record in a single request. Is it possible?

user85715 · Answer

It appears it is possible by submitting:
RecordType.Name: 'name string'
and salesforce performs the appropriate lookup. The name happens to be unique in my case.

Create record by submitting string for reference field

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