Description The Element endpoint provides the API consumer with access to methods pertaining to elements. The methods allow consumers to pull element data. Methods
Testing & Sample Data
Testing While there are many free tools available that allow easy interaction with HTTP-based APIs, Mapcom recommends Postman. You can download it here. Postman allows users to easily create, save, and organize calls to API methods. Using Postman The main Postman GUI has two main sections: Collections: The left side […]
Roadmap
Always Improving Mapcom is constantly expanding and improving M4’s API to ensure its functionality fulfills client needs. If you have any suggestions for endpoints you would like to see contact api@mapcom.com.
HTTP Status Codes and Verbs
Introduction The M4 API utilizes standard HTTP status codes and verbs to communicate with third-party consumers. Verbs Retrieving Data: All methods that allow the consumer to pull data from M4 use the GET HTTP verb. Inputting Data: All methods that allow the consumer to push data to M4 use the […]
AVLListener
Description The AVLListener endpoint provides the API consumer with access to methods pertaining to tracking real-time truck location data. The methods allow consumers to pull and post data regarding GPS locations. Methods
Structure
Description The Structure endpoint provides the API consumer with access to methods pertaining to structures and related data objects. The methods allow consumers to pull data and add, update, and delete structures. Methods
Service
Description The Service endpoint provides the API consumer with access to methods pertaining to customer services and related data objects. The methods allow consumers to pull data and add, update, and delete services. Methods
Home
Description The Home endpoint provides the API consumer with access to methods pertaining to the current version and users. Endpoints
Feature
Description The Feature endpoint provides the API consumer with access to methods pertaining to features and related data objects. The methods allow consumers to pull data and add, update, and delete features. Methods
CustomerEmergency
Description The CustomerEmergency endpoint provides the API consumer with access to methods pertaining to Customer Emergencies and related data objects. The methods allow consumers to pull data regarding outages and alarms experienced by customers. Methods