Glossary

Here is the glossary of all terms that are used within this document.

Term	Abbreviation	Definition
Slug	Slug	The unique identifying part of a web address, typically at the end of the URL.

API Endpoints

getTypes
- Description: Use this service call to get information about deal type supported by FMTC.
- Example Request: https://services.fmtc.co/v2/getTypes?key=APIKEY

getTypes

Request Parameters

Name

Value(s)

Description

Required

Default

key

APIKEY

API key for authentication, available on the API Keys & Calls page.(https://account.fmtc.co/cp/api_keys)

Yes

N/A, must always be provided

format

String

XML, JSON, CSV, TAB, or PIPE

Choose the feed format you would like returned.

No

v2

Boolean

We recently consolidated our deal types. To receive a list of our active deal types include v2 parameter or enable V2 in your Feed Settings page.

No

Implementation

Response Elements

Name	Description
Slug	The unique slug assigned to the type.
Name	The human readable name of the type.

Example Response - JSON

Here is an example of a JSON Response from the getTypes endpoint.

[
    {
        "cSlug": "apofreeshipping",
        "cName": "APO Free Shipping"
    },
    {
        "cSlug": "bogo",
        "cName": "BOGO"
    }
]

Example Response - XML

Here is an example of an XML Response from the getTypes endpoint.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?>
<types>
    <type>
        <slug>apofreeshipping</slug>
        <name>APO Free Shipping</name>
    </type>
    <type>
        <slug>bogo</slug>
        <name>BOGO</name>
    </type>
</types>

Example Response - CSV

Here is an example of a CSV Response from the getTypes endpoint.

Slug,Name
apofreeshipping,"APO Free Shipping"
bogo,BOGO

Example Response - TAB

Here is an example of a TAB Response from the getTypes endpoint.

Slug,Name
apofreeshipping,"APO Free Shipping"
bogo,BOGO

Example Response - PIPE

Here is an example of a PIPE Response from the getTypes endpoint.

Slug|Name
apofreeshipping|"APO Free Shipping"
bogo|BOGO

Types - Version 2