xWeb Method Documentation
Each of the netFORUM web methods has a single page explaining the method. The format of the topics is described in the following table.
Sections are only included in a topic if they contain content. Some methods are described in less detail than others.
If you need more information on a particular method, please contact us.
| Section Heading | Description |
|---|---|
| Title (Method Name) | The title of the topic is the name of the method. This section also contains a table with summary information about the method (for example, initial build, deprecated build, and return data type), and an overview that describes the method and how it is used. |
| Parameters | Explanation of parameter(s) (if any) in the request, including the name, type, whether it is required or not (minOccurs and maxOccurs) and a description. |
| Return | Description of the Type of the return. For methods that return a list of data in XML Results format, each field is documented. |
| Exceptions |
Where a method might have exceptions, they are explained in this section. |
| Sample Request |
A sample XML request. In some cases, the request is edited for brevity. |
| Sample Response | A sample XML response. In some cases, the response is edited for brevity. |
| Related Web Methods | Closely related web methods are referenced in this section. |
| Related Functionality |
Links to other pages explaining the underlying functionality in greater detail. Typically these are links to pages of end-user documentation on a feature. If you are the integrator, you don't necessarily need to understand all of the deeper functionality to use a web method, but there are times that having this information is helpful for context. |
FAQ
Q. Why do so many web methods have a name that begins with WEB and others do not?
A. The WEB prefix was a naming convention used when developing many methods that were geared toward a website that members access (eWeb). These methods are focused around member self-service (adding or editing contact information) and eCommerce. These methods can, of course, be used for applications that are not built around web sites.