als_get_product_search.cgi

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Description

The als_get_product_search.cgi interface allows for search engine like calls to be made to products and categories in one call and searches for any text match in

 

•Product Name
•Product Description
•Category Name
•Category Description

 

This interface returns multiple xml result sets (products and categories)

 

Example Usage              http://127.0.0.1/als_get_product_search.cgi?search=lush

 

 

 

 

Inputs

Parameter

Description

Required

Example

Data Type

search

searches Product Name, Product Description, Category Name and Category Description for any text match.

 

Required

search=surf

String

Location

Location Code to limit the result set to a specific location

 

See also als_get_locations.cgi for Location Codes.

 

Optional

location=2

Integer

Category

 

 

 

 

 

 

Category Code to limit the result set to a specific category

 

See also als_get_categories.cgi for Category Codes

 

Optional

 

 

 

 

 

 

category=4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Integer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vendor

 

 

 

 

 

Vendor to limit the result set to a specific location

 

See also als_get_vendors.cgi for Vendor Codes

 

Optional

 

 

 

 

 

vendor=3

 

 

 

 

 

Integer

 

 

 

 

 

CategoryGroup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CategoryGroup Code to limit the result to a specific CategoryGroup

 

See also als_get_category_groups.cgi for Category Group Codes

 

Optional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

categorygroup=2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Integer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 

 

This is a multiple result set call and Returned Fields include Fields from

 

als_get_products.cgi and als_get_categories.cgi

 

 

 

Xml example

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?> 

- <root> 

- <products> 

<row code="556" vendor="108" vendorname="Waipio On Horseback" category="9" location="1" locationname="Big Island" productname="Waipio Valley Ride" description="Our experienced guides take you on a journey through a lush tropical paradise of jungle trails, fresh water streams, taro fields, magnificent waterfalls and incredible vistas. Only in Waipi'o Valley is there such a variety of historical and spiritual places to discover, experience and appreciate." webjpglocation="http://www.alstracker.dnsalias.com/aldesk/images/test.jpg" vouchernotes="Meet At Last Chance Store On Kukuihele Rd. This is a unique and active tour. We recommend guests be agile and in good health. We suggest pants and covered shoes. No children under twelve years of age will be accepted unless they are with a responsible adult or are experienced riders. Minimum of 2 riders and maximum of 14 riders." categoryname="Horseback Riding" /> 

</products> 

- <categories> 

<row code="7" categoryname="Helicopter Tours" description="This is an incredible experience with lots of options to choose from. Breathtaking excursions that include everything from tropical coastline to lava spewing volcanoes, or hover above an 800 ft. waterfall and soar over our lush rainforest canopies. With all of the endless tour combinations to choose from, you can't go wrong! You may even book a private charter. If you're adventurous at heart, we urge you to put this at the top of your list." imagepath="images/helicopters Maui/blue hawaii heli.jpg" /> 

</categories> 

</root>