API Details

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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

Why_use_an_API

API Dictionaries

API Authentication

API Entities

The API is based around various entities:

classification_codes, a tiered coding system used to classify done_contacts using .

clients, who are organisations/people that are people, e.g. clients, staff volunteers etc.

done_contacts, which are completed actions.

due_contacts, which are outstanding actions that typically make up the Action List in the web application.

extension_databases, used to create your own data structures for forms etc

external_referrals, which are referrals collected externally, e.g. a self-referral form on your website.

referrals, which are are a groups of done_contacts and due_contacts.

relationship_details between 2 people, e.g. parent, social worker, carer etc.

schedules, which are Roster job cards.

workers, who are the people who work on schedules.

Other

File Uploads

Reading data (GETs)

API Filters

Selecting Specific Fields

Running Reports

Writing data (POSTs and PUTs)

Creating Records

Updating Records

External Referrals

Making the most of your data

Getting Started with Power Query with Excel

Getting Started with Power Query in Power BI Desktop

How to achieve more with Power Query

Purchasing and getting started

Purchasing

Working with existing API partners

Sample Calls