If you would like to integrate existing forms on your web site with the NetDespatch Velocity service you can do this by submitting requests through our developer's API.
To do this you will require a copy of our ND-XML operational specification.
The following functions are currently implemented in the XML interface:
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Job Submission |
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Job Details Request (View) |
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Job Amendment |
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Job Accept |
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Tracking Update (accept, cancel, ETA change, collected, completed with POD) |
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Tracking Details Request (View) |
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Rate Request (Ad Hoc or client specific price) |
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Mileage & Driving directions Request (UK, USA, Canada and Europe) |
Requests to NetDespatch are submitted by sending a message via the HTTPS protocol. HTTPS is a secure protocol, which means data sent over the connection are encrypted. The client can also be sure that the data is transmitted to a trusted destination address.
The NDXML interface has been designed with RPC / RMI (Remote Procedure Call / Remote Method Invocation) in mind. The interface provides the client with access to the functions available when using the NetDespatch.com website.
Submitting Requests to NetDespatch
Messages sent to NetDespatch are encoded in an HTTP POST request and sent to an agreed URL.
Each message sent must contain a header section providing a user ID, password and NDXML version number. This information is used to authenticate the client and validate the document.
Upon receiving the message, the NDXG (NetDespatch XML Gateway) assigns a handler to the request. The handler authenticates the user, validates & processes the request and immediately returns a response over the established HTTPS connection.
If the request was unsuccessful, an error code is returned with an appropriate error message.
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