/api/lookuppoints
Usage
This function is used to bulk-convert point names in the asset.property format to point IDs for use with tools such as the live data API.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Group | Asset |
| From Server Version | 2025.0.0 |
| Permission | Guest |
| Methods | GET or POST |
Parameters
| Parameter | Notes | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| points | String [Required] | Semicolon (;) delimited list of point names |
| format | String (xml) | Either 'xml' or 'json' |
Examples
Call
http://ardiserver.com/s/sitename/api/lookuppoints?points=Motor.Speed;Motor.Serial
Success (XML)
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
<points>
<point>
<asset>Motor</asset>
<assetid>25</asset>
<property>Speed</property>
<propertyid>45</property>
<type>MEASUREMENT</type>
<min>0</min>
<max>100</max>
<units>m/min</units>
<decimals>1</decimals>
</point>
<point>
<asset>Motor</asset>
<assetid>25</asset>
<property>Serial</property>
<propertyid>46</property>
<type>TEXT</type>
<text>AR9482952</text>
</point>
</points>
Success (JSON)
[{
"asset": "Motor",
"assetid": 25,
"property": "Speed",
"propertyid": 45,
"type": "MEASUREMENT",
"min": 0,
"max": 100,
"units": "m/min",
"decimals": 1
},
{
"asset": "Motor",
"assetid": 25,
"property": "Speed",
"propertyid": 46,
"type": "TEXT",
"text": "AR9482952",
}]