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Direct API Programs
The direct service interface APIs enable the transfer of data between one instance of the QAD Enterprise Applications Financials module and another instance, or between Financials and external systems.The inbound data format for service interface APIs is XML documents in QAD-proprietary format.
Note: To use service interface APIs you must set up a Progress AppServer. See Configuring the Progress AppServer for additional information on AppServer setup.