Overview:

This document is intended to provide the information that is necessary to perform a successful integration with ARI’s XML format to facilitate data into Data Manager Real Time (DMRT).  The intended audience is technically involved individuals or groups.

TERMS:

Attachment – A Data Manager RT term that is usually a divider between a model to model relationship.

Chapter – A Data Manager RT term that is similar to the behavior of a division, but additionally allows for IPLs to be placed onto it.

Division – A Data Manager RT term that usually represents a grouping of models.

DMRT (Data Manager Real Time) – The product/endpoint responsible for housing the XML data.

FTP – File Transfer Protocol.

Hotspot – A Data Manager RT term that represents the X1, Y1, X2, Y2 coordinates of a part on an image.

IPL (Illustrated Part(s) List) – A Data Manager RT term that usually represents a collection of parts. Often referred to as an assembly or sub-assembly.

JSON – JavaScript Object Notation.

Key – The component that makes a hierarchy item unique.  If two models share the same exact name, the key will help distinguish which model is being referred to.

Model – A Data Manager RT term that usually represents a real-world object/model with parts.

PSW – PartSmart Web.

Visibility Group – A DMRT label attached to the item to allow consuming application to restrict content display to specific audiences.

XML (Extensible Markup Language) – A text-based structured format used to share data.