API FAQ
How do API keys work?
Section titled “How do API keys work?”API credentials are used to authenticate requests from your application or integration to VizSeek. The exact credential flow depends on the endpoint and deployment setup, so developers should confirm the expected headers, tokens, and request patterns before implementation.
Where should I start with the API?
Section titled “Where should I start with the API?”Start with:
These pages cover the core request patterns and the legacy behavior details that are easy to miss.
Why does the API documentation mention legacy request formats?
Section titled “Why does the API documentation mention legacy request formats?”Some VizSeek endpoints preserve older request and response conventions for compatibility. That means developers should use the written docs, not just endpoint names, when validating request formats and response handling.
What should a developer verify before building an integration?
Section titled “What should a developer verify before building an integration?”Developers should confirm:
- Authentication method.
- Request body format.
- Required headers.
- File handling expectations.
- Search or indexing workflow behavior.
- Error-handling and retry expectations.
Can VizSeek integrate with existing systems?
Section titled “Can VizSeek integrate with existing systems?”Yes. VizSeek can be integrated into broader engineering, manufacturing, and commercial workflows, including systems such as PLM, PDM, ERP, PIM, document repositories, and custom applications.
Where do I find endpoint-level details?
Section titled “Where do I find endpoint-level details?”Use the API reference and the child pages in that section for endpoint-specific behavior and examples.