This function is used to search for an asset based on a query string.

This search follows the same rules as searching in the ARDI web interface, meaning that the system will explore all asset properties - including part numbers, ERNs, names, descriptions etc. - when searching.

If using the API to create a bridge between ARDI and another 3rd party system, we suggest creating a property in ARDI to store the 3rd party systems unique ID for the asset. This allows extremely precise lookups in the future.

http://ardiserver.com/s/sitename/api/asset/search?q=AN62993

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
  <results>
    <asset id="175" name="AN6-2993 Drive" ern="" fullname="Main Office Lower Ground Slurry System Primary Pump AN6-2993 Drive"/>
    <asset id="178" property="5" name="Primary Pump" ern="PU12-92B" fullname="Main Office Lower Ground Slurry System Primary Pump"/>
  </results>

[
  {
    "id": 18,
    "name": "Bridle",
    "ern": "",
    "fullname": "Bridle",
    "properties": []
  },
  {
    "id": 46,
    "name": "Bridle #1",
    "ern": "BRI01",
    "fullname": "BRI01 - Optrix Metal Painting Line / Paint Line / Steering / Bridle #1",
    "properties": []
  },
  {
    "id": 19,
    "name": "Bridle Roller",
    "ern": "",
    "fullname": "Bridle Roller",
    "properties": []
  }
]

See the Old JSON Formats for pre-2026 servers.