Watchman Query Help

Overview

Precursor Systems Watchman API Query is an tool to interact with Watchman Monitoring via its API.

Help

Brings you to this Help page.

Settings

Before you begin you will need to add your Watchman subdomain and API key into the settings before you begin.

Groups

Brings you to the Groups query layout to retrieve your Watchman Group names and UIDs for use in the Warnings script.

Warnings

Brings you to the Warnings layout.

API Docs

Takes you to the Watchman API documentation page.

Get Groups

Performs the Get Groups script.

Set Group

Set your Group name to prep for running the Get Warnings script.

Get Warnings

Performs the Get Warnings script based on the selected Group

Delete Records

This will clear the results and take you back to the Home page to start again.

Troubleshooting

1 Make sure you have filled out all the various Settings dialog boxes with the appropirate subdomain and API key you generated in Watchman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this solution require Claris FileMaker?

A: Yes. You could use the 45 day trial version, but if you are member of the Apple Consultants Network your member benefits include an NFR copy. You also may be able to get an NFR by attending Claris Engage, or by becoming a Claris Partner.

Resources

For more help consult:

• FileMaker cURL Options (Claris): https://support.claris.com/s/article/new-curl-options-in-insert-from-url?language=en_US
• FileMaker 19 New cURL Options (Claris): https://support.claris.com/s/article/FileMaker-Pro-19-New-cURL-options?language=en_US
• Parsing JSON (Soliant): https://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/parsing-json-filemaker-16/
• Going API with FileMaker (MacTech Conference L.A. - 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRPJ4KW-h9E