Interfaces

The standard interface based on flat files is one of the basic data exchange methods offered by the Qguar system. It can operate on files in .txt or .xml format. The interface enables the import and export of lots of information required for a given Qguar system to operate. The data may cover, for instance, information about articles, companies, assignments and orders. The files used for data exchange over the standard interface have an appropriate structure and their fields are separated by a separator defined as a standard. The data flow over the interface is broken down into messages. Each message contains a coherent set of data that describes a certain logistics (business) event, an object or a particular document. Files exported over the standard interface are generated in the codepage that corresponds to the codepage of the database the interface is operating on. The standard interface is not subject to any changes and requires the client to adapt to its format and structure. The standard interface is supplied free of charge to clients who use Qguar systems.