5 Data Capture API Overview

The term API, or Application Programming Interface, refers to the mechanisms that form a software interface to link an application program to the services and functions of another application, operating system, network operating system, driver, or software program.

The Data Capture API (DCAPI) provides API functions to update data in Oracle Clinical. In addition to the API, Oracle Clinical provides a stable interface for programmers. The combination of the Data Capture API and the stable interface provides the tools to integrate Oracle Clinical with other systems. For information about the stable interface contact Support or see the Oracle Clinical Stable Interface Technical Reference Manual.

For more information, see:

• Using the API
  
• About the Data Capture API Documentation
  
• Special Notes About the API
  
• Procedure Classification
  
• Security Access for the API
  
• Database Roles for the API
  
• Calling API Functions
  
• Data Management Rules