API Details
On this page you will find some technical details of the Dizions API that works with the system. This enables technical users capable of writing their own applications to interact with your data without having to log in to the web interface. It is a RESTful API using JSON over https. For prices, please call the office. To enable API users please see Users.
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General Concepts
API Entities
The API is based around various entities. To avoid breaking changes, the names in the API are fixed. If you are a developer talking to end users, it's useful to know that many features have different names in the web application, particular because many features can be renamed by a local admin.
| API name | Description | Renamable in web app? | Typical names in web app |
|---|---|---|---|
| classification_codes | A tiered coding system used to classify done_contacts | Y | Classification code, enquiry codes |
| clients | Organisations/people that are people, e.g. clients, staff volunteers etc. | Y | Clients, Service Users, Staff, Volunteers |
| done_contacts | Completed actions | N | Contacts |
| due_contacts | Outstanding actions that typically make up the Action List in the web application | N | Outstanding actions |
| extension_databases | Used to create your own data structures for forms etc | N | Extension Databases |
| external_referrals | Referrals collected externally, e.g. a self-referral form on your website | N | Inbound Referrals |
| project | A service your organisation provides | Y | Project, Service, Department |
| referrals | Groups of done_contacts and due_contacts | Y | Referrals, Cases, Enquiries |
| relationship_details | Relationships between 2 people, e.g. parent, social worker, carer etc | N | Relationships |
| schedules | Roster job cards | N | Jobs cards is not renamable, but the workers are, e.g. Home Helper Job Cards, Support Worker Job Cards etc |
| stage | A stage on a template, e.g. Initial Assessment | N | Stage |
| status | A broad grouping of a stage, e.g. Being Supported, Not For Reports etc | N | Status |
| template | A workflow, e.g. a collection of stages to guide you through a case | N | Template |
| workers | People who work on schedules | Y | Home Helpers, Support Workers, Carers |
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