Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum

The Viewpoint Vista connector enables App Xchange users to synchronize data, streamline workflows, and improve reporting efficiency for their construction businesses.

The Viewpoint Spectrum connector bridges the gap between your Viewpoint Vista ERP and a wide ecosystem of applications, empowering users to synchronize critical data and optimize workflows. This connector leverages comprehensive API endpoints spanning Accounts Payable, Job Cost, Payroll, and more. It facilitates seamless data exchange and drives improved reporting efficiency.

User Access

To access the developer environment for Viewpoint Spectrum, please view the Data Exchange Module Authorization Setup document.

Engagement and Training

If you would like additional training or to ask for enhancements to this connector, please view the following resources: 

Trimble Professional Services

Technical Documentation

Technical documentation for this product may be viewed on the Spectrum Help page.

Connector Endpoints

The documentation below is an OpenAPI description (OAD) of each module in this connector. Note: This is provided as a quick view of coverage and capabilities. The API and endpoints documented are used internally by the platform and not directly by end users.

• Accounts Payable

• Accounts Receivable

• Cash Management

• Enterprise Management

• Equipment Control

• General Ledger

• Hilti

• Human Resources

• Inventory Control

• Job Cost

• Order Processing

• PA

• Payroll

• Purchase Order

• System Admin

• Work Order

Connection in App Xchange

Connect a Spectrum Environment

For instructions, see either Connect a Spectrum Cloud Environment or Connect a Spectrum On-Prem Environment, depending on if you are connecting a cloud or on-prem instance.

Create a Spectrum Data Exchange

For instructions, see Create a Spectrum Data Exchange.

Connection Details

The Viewpoint Vista connector has not yet been updated to use a formally defined connection. Details on configuring this connector and providing the credentials needed for integration usage are provided below.

Additional Configuration

• Real-time Action Processing: This feature should always be enabled for optimal performance. Only disable it if you are advised to do so by support.

• Run Services on Connector App: This feature should be enabled if you installed the XChangeAgent as part of your ERP connection setup, such as for an on-prem environment. Otherwise, it should be disabled.

• Api Root Url: Enter the root URL for the Spectrum Site with the port included. For example, https://trimble.dexterchaney.com:8482.

Company Configurations

Select + and enter values in the following fields for each Spectrum company you want App Xchange to connect to. These are the only companies that App Xchange will cache.

• Company Code: Enter the three-digit code for the Spectrum company. It is found in Spectrum by navigating to System Administration > Installation > Enterprise > Company then selecting the Company tab. This code can be alphabetical, numeric, or both. For example, ABC, 101, or TS2.

• Starting Cache Write Job Id: Leave this blank unless advised by a Spectrum administrator. If your Spectrum database is too large to be cached normally, toggle this feature.

• Database Connection String: Create the Database Connection String using info from your initial ERP setup. Insert the appropriate values into each field below, then enter these fields separated by semicolons:

  • Data Source=[the Spectrum server URL]

  • Initial Catalog=[the database name provided by Spectrum]

  • User ID=XChangeServiceUser [this must match the Info-Link username created during the Connect a Spectrum Environment step]

  • Password=[the password created for the Info-Link user you created during the Connect a Spectrum Environment step]

  • MultipleActiveResultSets=true

  • For example, Data Source=trimble.dexterchaney.com; Initial Catalog=Spectrum; User ID=XChangeServiceUser; Password=Password2; MultipleActiveResultSets=true;.

• Data Exchange Authorization Id: This field is optional and only necessary for certain connector types. Enter the appropriate Authorization ID. This is found in Spectrum by navigating to System Administration > Installation > Data Exchange.

• Data Exchange Client Id: This field is optional. If Enhanced Authentication is enabled in Spectrum, enter the appropriate Data Exchange Client ID. This is found in Spectrum by navigating to System Administration > Installation > Data Exchange, opening the appropriate Authorization ID, then selecting Secret Status.

Data Exchange Client Secret: This field is optional. If Enhanced Authentication is enabled in Spectrum, enter the appropriate Data Exchange Client ID. This is found in Spectrum by navigating to System Administration > Installation > Data Exchange, opening the appropriate Authorization ID, then selecting Secret Status.

• Use Spectrum Enhanced Security: This field is optional. If you have enabled Enhanced Authentication in Spectrum, toggle this feature.

• Data Exchange Client Secret Expiration Date: This field is optional. If Enhanced Authentication is enabled in Spectrum, enter the expiration date of the Data Exchange Client Secret. This is found in Spectrum by navigating to System Administration > Installation > Data Exchange, opening the appropriate Authorization ID, then selecting Secret Status.

• Number of days to rotate the secret before expires: This field is optional. If Enhanced Authentication is enabled in Spectrum, enter the number of days required to rotate the secret. This is found in Spectrum by navigating to System Administration > Installation > Data Exchange, then selecting the Settings tab.

System Interface Configuration

• Base Url of the Ryvit AppNetwork Environment: https://api.xchange.trimble.com/connect/v1 (default)

• Partner Api Key: This field is pre-populated with a unique API key issued to you by App Xchange.

User Support

If you encounter a problem or need support for this connector, please create a ticket at App Xchange Support or email xchange_support@trimble.com.

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