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GetASCII - Command Line / File Interface - Text API

sms server and messaging gateway for networks

The Command Line / ASCII - Text API is one of several ways that PageGate can accept incoming messages:

GetASCII - Command Line / File Interface - Text API
The Command Line ASCII Text API is capable of monitoring a directory or a series of directories on the local hard drive or across the network, for an ASCII/text file output. The interface also provides a command line interface (executable) for other applications to use. The messages can then be formatted or directed to mobile phones or wireless devices.

The Text API allows many 'off the shelf' and custom applications, such as network monitoring applications, computer aided dispatch applications, building control software and many others, to deliver messages when specified events occur or thresholds are met.

In addition, the Command Line / ASCII Text API can scan one or more directories (networked or local) for text files (ASCII files) containing messages. PageGate can 'watch' one or more files and folders for new text files, that contain messages (this is a common integration method for 3rd party applications)

This is an excellent front-end when used as a tool for developers and system integrators, to allow text messaging from within applications.

Command Line ASCII - Text API Can Accept Messages:
	Command Line	from a command line executable
	ASCII Text	can extract message information from plaintext formatted ASCII files, regardless of the source of the plaintext
	Directory Polling	basic polling module looks for text files with a predefined file format in a single location,. Advanced polling is also available which allows for the GetASCII interface to read files from multiple folders that are not in a standard format. GetASCII can even 'watch' files for additions or changes, then extract message data from them.
	Registry Polling	can accept messages that are passed to it via the Windows registry. Messages written to a predefined location in the registry will be picked up by the GetAscii interface. The application to be integrated with PageGate MUST be running on the same computer as the GetASCII module to use this integration method
	Windows Messaging Application	can accept messages sent by using the SendMessage() Windows API call. The application to be integrated with PageGate MUST be running on the same computer as the GetASCII module to use this integration method

PageGate Command Line ASCII - Text API Benefits
	Easy Integration	send messages from existing software without any coding changes or modifications
	Automate Message Sending	send messages automatically when they are triggered through file polling or from other applications
	Custom Templates	configure custom templates and format for messages
	Define Polling Interval	determine the frequency with which files are polled
	Use Pattern Recognition	use pattern recognition to determine what represents the start and end of valid data
	Ad-Hoc Support	ad-hoc recipients lets you pass the phone number or contact information of the device you want the message delivered to
	Reporting	easily track all messages sent with robust logging and reporting.

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System Requirements
Processor	1.0 Ghz Processor or better
Memory	1 Gig RAM
Hard Drive	100 Mb of free disk space (for application and database)
Connectivity /Communications	Depending on your method of delivering messages, your needs will vary To send SMS messages an Internet connection or a cellular modem is necessary To send messages to a paging terminal, a direct serial connection or a modem connection is necessary Phone based protocols, like Fax, Touch Tone and TAP requires an analog modem 2-way messaging and message replies, where supported, typically require a cellular modem or account with an Internet based messaging service. Sending and receiving messages through most API's is supported and requires a network or Internet connection
Operating System	PageGate will run on any of the following operating systems: Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 Server 2012 Server 2016 Server 2019 Server 2022

PageGate

GetASCII - Command Line / File Interface - Text API

sms server and messaging gateway for networks

Command Line ASCII - Text API Can Accept Messages:

PageGate Command Line ASCII - Text API Benefits