API Connection

API Connection

Purpose

  1. To explain that First Due supports an API connection

Related Article

  1. First Due REST API Documentation

Description

  1. First Due supports CAD IT teams in connecting to First Due with APIs. CAD IT would be responsible for writing code to post to API based on CAD data.

  2. Pros
    1. Allows for complete local control of what information from the CAD is shared with First Due.

  3. Cons
    1. Requires development work for local CAD IT to set-up.

NOTE - Any work required from CAD often requires approval. This approval process sometimes takes time. Please work on introducing First Due to your CAD contact ASAP

Related Article

  1. First Due REST API Documentation

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