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SmartLabel RESTful API

SmartLabel RESTful API is the simplest and most efficient way to order and resell labels on a roll.

  1. Create a form with the the parameters and behaviour described in the GET /parameters route (could be web or app)
  2. Send the request to your webserver, preferably using AJAX
  3. Call the POST /quote route to create a new quote and retreive production details (purchase price, lead time, reel diameter, weight). The request can safely be stored in your own caching system.
  4. Apply your margin and return the values to your form
  5. When your customer did place his order, send a POST request to the /order route with the quote identifier and your own order ID.
  6. Track production and shipping of all your pending orders by sending a GET request to the /status route

This API is intended to be called and MUST be proxied by your webserver. It will not work directly through AJAX.

Fetch form params GET /parameters

The /parameters route returns in a single HTTP request you can safely cache, a JSON object containing every values required to build a complete front-end form.


The form is generally composed of the following fields

  • a checkbox / radio to choose between automatic and manual application
  • a dropdown to select the material
  • a dropdown to select the finish (based on the selected material)
  • two numeric input fields, for width and height (in centimeters)
  • a dropdown / radio to choose between cut to shape and straight cut (in case of cut to shape, you must ask your customer for a 100% black vector path)

The following fields apply only when automatic application is selected

  • a dropdown / radio to choose between core sizes
  • a numeric input, for the number of labels per reel (used to calculate the estimated reel diameter)
  • dropdown, or button, to switch the orientation of the graphic file on the label (in degrees, one of 0, 90, 180 and 270)

We can print multiple versions of the same specs, but you're limited to 10 different visuals per order. You can create a single version form, with a text input and a file input, then allow your customer to duplicate this form, with a "add an additional version" button. You may also choose to provide ten slots with drag'n drop capabilities.

Create a new quote POST /quote

Create a new quote

Parameters

Parameter name Type Description
scenario integer the scenario id for the selected material and finish
quantity integer the total number of individual labels
height number height of a label, in cm
width number width of a label, in cm
application string "automatic" or "manual" : type of application, if "automatic", the reels are intended to be applied with a machine
core_size number the size of the core, in millimeters
nb_labels_per_reel integer the number of label on one reel
nb_reels integer total number of reels
orientation integer orientation of the visual on the reel : 0, 90, 180 or 270
nb_labels_per_versions array[number] number of label for each version

Return value

Property Type Description
job_id int The identifier of the price request, intended to be used on a late /order call
diameter number The diameter of a reel, in centimeters. Depends on the material and finish thickness, the number of labels and size of the core.
price integer your purchase price
weight number estimated weight of the order, in Kg

Turn a quote into an order POST /order

With the given quote ID, creates a valid order, immediately sent to production. It is REQUIRED that you fully processed or acknowledge your customer's payment before calling this method.


To facilitate the tracking of your internal order IDs, you can pass your order ID into the external ID field. Its value will be used on the shipping label and in the monthly invoice.

Parameter name Type Description
job_id integer The quote ID retreived from the previous /quote POST request. You are allowed to reuse a previous quote ID in case of a re-order or a boormarked calculation.

For a better user experience, you may use the browser's History API or query string hash to fetch the parameters of the quote.
external_id string An identifier of the order in your own application. This ID will be printed on the shipping label to help you trace your order number back.

This external ID will also be mentioned on your monthly invoice.
nb_labels_per_versions array Indexed array of quantities per labels
versions_titles array Indexed array of the versions titles
versions_files array Indexed array of graphic files (PDF)
address_full_name string Company or person name
address_street_address string Street address with new line (\n) separators
address_city string City name
address_country  string  Country code (https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#search)

Return Value

Property Type Description
job_id int The identifier of the price request, intended to be used on a late /order call

Track your orders GET /status

Pass a list of quotes IDs and retreive their current production or shipping status.

The code property may be one of

Code Meaning
1 Waiting
2 In production
3 Shipping
4 Problem with the files

Return Value

Property Type Description
job_id int The identifier of the price request
code int Status constant
infos string Message from the carrier
tracking_url string Tracking URL for the package on the carrier website

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