Edit TOP Server Runtime Configurations from Third-Party Applications

Typical Configuration API User Stories

The following are some key examples of they types of situations power users have told us about where access to the Configuration API is beneficial:

• Enterprise Users with large projects that are changing constantly, such as in upstream oil & gas where assets are constantly being added and removed or moved.
• Enterprise Users with other software applications, including in-house applications or other configuration tools they would prefer to use to manage the TOP Server configuration and maintenance process.
• Machine builders seeking to automate changing of machine configurations across different customers or markets.
• System Integrators seeking to reduce engineering cost through automation of routine, repetitive configuration tasks
• System integrators seeking to offer their users limited and simple access to certain routine configuration actions
• Users that need to limit what certain users can do beyond the capabilities of the built-in TOP Server User Manager and want to limit even what the user can see, or present the configuration information in alternative formats that are more meaningful to their users.

Important Notes:

• The RESTful API is included with any TOP Server license at no additional charge.
• The .NET API wrapper is a supplemental option requiring additional licensing fees - contact Software Toolbox to discuss pricing for the .NET API.
• Usage of the Configuration API requires custom development by the end-user to access TOP Server
  • Standard support/maintenance for TOP Server does NOT include support for troubleshooting and debugging any custom code attempting to use the Configuration API (RESTful or .NET).