Plumbers App v2.2.0
CROSS-APP API INTEGRATION UPGRADE
This release introduces a major enhancement that allows the Inventory App and Payroll App to communicate with the rest of the Automating Innovating AI CRM suite through the backend API. This upgrade improves automation, reduces manual work, and ensures consistent data across all connected apps.
WHAT THIS UPGRADE DOES
The Inventory App and Payroll App can now initiate authenticated API calls to the backend. The backend processes these requests and writes the data into SQL Server or SQL Express using the existing database schema. This enables cross-application workflows such as syncing materials, suppliers, work tickets, employees, and payroll batches.
SUPPORTED APP INTEGRATIONS
The Inventory App and Payroll App can now integrate with:
- Electrician App
- Gutter App
- Handyman App
- Plumbers App
- Production Manager App
- Roofers App
All communication flows through the backend API and into SQL Server, ensuring consistent and centralized data handling.
NEW IN-APP CONTROLS
Both the Inventory App and Payroll App now include dedicated controls that allow users to trigger API-powered operations directly from within the application. These controls follow your existing role-based access control and subscription plan rules.
TECHNICAL EXPLANATION:
The UI now exposes API-triggered operations such as material syncing, supplier syncing, inventory transactions, purchase order creation, employee syncing, work ticket syncing, and payroll submission. All actions are routed through the backend API and stored in SQL Server.
FULL COMPATIBILITY WITH SQL EXPRESS AND SQL SERVER
No database changes are required. The API writes to the same SQL Server instance your apps already use. All existing tables and structures remain unchanged.
ROLE AND PLAN ACCESS
Only the correct roles and subscription plans can use the new API-powered features.
Inventory App:
- inventory_manager
- local_admin
- global_admin
Payroll App:
- payroll_manager
- local_admin
- global_admin
Allowed Plans:
- Pro
- Enterprise
Basic plan users cannot access API-powered features.
SUMMARY
Introduces a powerful integration layer that allows the Inventory App and Payroll App to seamlessly interact with all other CRM apps through the backend API. This upgrade improves automation, reduces manual work, and ensures consistent data across the entire platform, while maintaining full compatibility with SQL Express and SQL Server.