Vendor Configuration
Configure vendor profiles and API integrations for real-time pricing lookups.
Vendor Profiles
Add vendors to track equipment sources and enable API pricing:
- Navigate to Vendors
- Click Add Vendor
- Enter vendor details:
- Company name and contact info
- Address details
- Website and notes
- Click Save
Vendor API Integration
Connect to vendor APIs for real-time pricing:
Supported API Types
- Username/Secret Key - Basic authentication
- Client ID/Client Secret - OAuth-style authentication
- Bearer Token - Auto-managed token refresh
Configuration
- Edit a vendor
- Enable API Integration
- Enter the API endpoint URL
- Enter authentication credentials
- Configure endpoint paths:
- Auth Endpoint - For token refresh
- Pricing Endpoint - For price lookups
- Availability Endpoint - For stock checks
- Click Test Connection
- Save the configuration
Using Vendor Pricing
In Project Details, right-click a product to access vendor pricing:
- Right-click a product row
- Look for API Price Lookup section
- Click a vendor name to fetch current pricing
- Click the price to apply it to the product
Local Database Pricing
Products in your catalog can store vendor pricing:
- Right-click and use Local Price Lookup
- Searches your product database for matching model
- Shows stored price if found
API Credentials Security
All vendor API credentials are encrypted before storage. Bearer tokens are automatically refreshed when expired.
