Portal v2
Webservice REST
Handler: include/Webservices/CustomerPortal.php
Name | Parameters | Description |
---|---|---|
portal.info | Allows you to obtain information on the license and logos used by the connected vtenext installation. | |
portal.login |
Body
. username: string (*)
. password: string (*)
. language: string
|
Allows you to log in to the customer portal by providing the email (username) and password of the contact. The service returns the accesskey to be used in subsequent calls as a header (Authorization). |
portal.logout |
Headers . Authorization |
Allows you to logout the contact from the portal. |
portal.send_mail_for_password |
Body
. email: string (*)
. language: string
|
Allows you to recover the password of a contact. |
portal.modules_list |
Headers . Authorization Body
. language: string (*)
|
Allows you to obtain a list of modules enabled for the contact's profile. |
portal.get_list |
Headers . Authorization Body . module: string (*) . language: string . folderid: int |
Allows you to obtain the list of records of a module filtered by the visibility of the contact/contact's company. The "folderid" parameter is used by the Documents module to get the documents of a specific folder. |
portal.get_blocks |
Headers . Authorization Body . module: string (*) . language: string . mode: string (edit, create, detail, list) (*) |
Allows you to obtain the list of the blocks and the related fields of a module filtered by the profile visibility. |
portal.get_record |
Headers . Authorization Body . module: string (*) . id: int (*) |
If the contact has visibility permissions for the indicated record, it allows you to obtain its data. |
portal.save_record |
Headers . Authorization Body . module: string (*) . id: int (*) . values: encoded (*) |
If the contact has write permissions for the indicated record, it allows its saving. |
portal.delete_record |
Headers . Authorization Body . module: string (*) . id: int (*) |
If the contact has delete permissions for the indicated record, it allows its deletion. |
portal.write_ticket_comment |
Headers . Authorization Body . id: int (*) . comment: string (*) |
Allows you to write a comment within the indicated ticket. |
portal.get_attachments |
Headers . Authorization Body . id: int (*) |
Allows you to obtain the list of documents of the specified record filtered by the visibility of the contact/contact's company. |
portal.download_attachment |
Headers . Authorization Body . relid: int (*) . docid: int |
If the contact has permission to view the attachment (relid), it allows its download. |
portal.upload_attachment |
Headers . Authorization Body . relid: int (*) . title: string (*) |
Allows the uploading of an attachment related to the specified record (relid). You can indicate the name (title) of the document that will be generated. |
portal.provide_confidential_info |
Headers . Authorization Body . id: int (*) . comments: string . data: string (*) . request_commentid: int (*) |
Allows you to respond to a request for confidential information. The "id" parameter indicates the ticket id, the "comments" parameter indicates the unencrypted comment, the "data" parameter indicates the confidential response, and the "request_commentid" parameter indicates the id of the comment to which the confidential response should be provided . |
portal.get_home_widgets |
Headers . Authorization Body . language: string |
Allows you to obtain the widgets configured in the profile associated with the contact. |
portal.save_authenticate_cookie |
Headers . Authorization Body . contactid: int (*) |
Provides an hash to be stored in a cookie to remember the contact's login. |
portal.check_authenticate_cookie |
Headers . Authorization Body . contactid: int (*) . hash: string (*) |
Allows you to verify the hash used to remember the contact's login. |
portal.change_password |
Headers . Authorization Body . username: string (*) . old_password: string (*) . password: string (*) . language: string |
Allows you to change the contact's password. |
Register a new REST webservice
This script must be run inCreate a new file withinand vtenextexecute it (e.g. plugins/script/script.php).
SDK::setClass('CustomerPortalRestApi', 'CustomerPortalRestApi2', 'modules/SDK/src/CustomerPortalRestApi2.php');
$parameters = ['param1' => 'string', 'param2' => 'encoded'];
$perm = 'read'; // read, write, readwrite
SDK::setRestOperation('portal.foo', 'include/Webservices/CustomerPortal.modules/SDK/src/CustomerPortalRestApi2.php', 'CustomerPortalRestApi.CustomerPortalRestApi2.foo', $parameters, $perm);
Create a new file that contains the CustomerPortalRestApi2 class (e.g. modules/SDK/src/CustomerPortalRestApi2.php).
<?php
require_once('include/Webservices/CustomerPortal.php');
class CustomerPortalRestApi2 extends CustomerPortalRestApi {
public function foo($param1, $param2) {
$data = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
return $data;
}
}
Extend an existing REST webservice
This script must be run inCreate a new file withinand vtenextexecute it (e.g. "plugins/script/script.php")php).
SDK::setClass('CustomerPortalRestApi', 'CustomerPortalRestApi2', 'modules/SDK/src/CustomerPortalRestApi2.php');
Create a new file tothat placecontains insidethe vtenextCustomerPortalRestApi2 class (e.g. "modules/SDK/src/CustomerPortalRestApi2.php")php).
<?php
require_once('include/Webservices/CustomerPortal.php');
class CustomerPortalRestApi2 extends CustomerPortalRestApi {
public function get_list($module, $language, $folderid = 0) {
//$ret return= parent::get_list($module, $language, $folderid);
// your custom code here ...
return $ret;
}
}
Structure of main folders/files
The portal folder is located at: VTE_ROOT/portal/v2
The main folders/files of the new portal are:
Folder/file name | Description |
app | Contains the files and the logic of the portal. |
app/controllers | Contains the files that manage the portal's default actions (e.g. Login, Logout, Edit, Detail, etc.). |
app/fields | Contains the files that manage the portal module fields. |
app/modules | Contains custom logic of some vtenext modules (e.g. Documents, Processes, HelpDesk, etc.). |
app/PortalModule.php | Class that manages the actions of the portal modules (e.g. Create, Detail, Edit, etc.). The class can be extended to change the default behaviors of a module. |
config | Contains the portal configuration files. |
public | Contains the portal's public files (e.g. index.php, css, javascript, images, etc.). |
resources | Contains the resources used by the portal such as translation files (lang) and templates (templates). |
sdk | The folder is used to insert new customizations for the customer. |
storage | Contains temporary files (e.g. cache, logs, etc.). |
vendor | Contains the external libraries used by the portal. |
Request lifecycle
Portal configuration
The portal configuration file is located in "config/portal.config.php".
To overwrite the parameters the "config/sdk.config.php" file must be used otherwise, in case of updating the version of vtenext, the changes could be lost.
How to move the Business Portal to another host/folder
Update the "portal_url", "vte_url" and "csrf_secret" parameters in the "config/sdk.config.php" file.
Also change the "default_timezone" parameter if the host has a different timezone from the one in which the vte is located. Change the "portal.url" prop to the link pointing to the v2 folder. e.g. https://ticket.vtenext.com/v2
Here is the list of parameters supported by the new portal:
Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
portal_url | String | $PORTAL_URL (config.inc.php) |
Indicates the URL of the customer portal. If the portal folder is inside the vtenext root directory, the variable will be set to the value of the $PORTAL_URL variable set in the config.inc.php file. |
vte_url | String | $site_URL (config.inc.php) | Indicates the URL of vtenext and is used to obtain its data via the rest API. If the portal folder is inside the vtenext root directory, the variable will be set to the value of the $site_URL variable set in the config.inc.php file. |
default_language
|
String |
it_it
|
Indicates the default language used in the customer portal. The value can be replaced with a supported language (see "languages" parameter). |
languages
|
Array |
['en_us' => 'US English', 'it_it' => 'IT Italiano']
|
Indicates the languages supported in the customer portal. To add a new language you need to create a new file in the resources/lang folder. |
production
|
Bool | false | This configuration indicates whether errors should be displayed or not. If the environment is production, the value will be set to true to disable error display. If the environment is development, the value will be set to false to allow errors to appear. |
default_module
|
String | Indicates the default module to load after logging into the portal. The value can be replaced with the name of the desired module (must be enabled from profile). If the parameter is empty, the portal home will be loaded. | |
favicon
|
String |
assets/img/VTENEXT_favicon.ico
|
Indicates the path of the favicon. The value is relative to the public folder. |
login_logo
|
String |
assets/img/VTENEXT_login.png
|
Indicates the path of the logo to load on the login page. The value is relative to the public folder. [UPDATE] The logo must be loaded in vtenext settings > Logos. |
login_background
|
String | Indicates the path of the background to load on the login page. The value is relative to the public folder. | |
header_logo_sm
|
String |
assets/img/VTENEXT_toggle.png
|
Indicates the path of the icon to load in the minimized sidebar. The value is relative to the public folder. [UPDATE] The icon must be loaded in vtenext settings > Logos. |
header_logo_lg
|
String |
assets/img/VTENEXT_header.png
|
Indicates the path of the icon to load in the expanded sidebar. The value is relative to the public folder. [UPDATE] The icon must be loaded in vtenext settings > Logos. |
helpdesk_logo
|
String |
assets/img/helpdesk.png
|
Indicates the logo used to display the response given by customer support. The value is relative to the public folder. |
sidebar_theme
|
String |
sidebar-dark-primary
|
Indicates the class of the main sidebar. It can have a "dark" or "light" brightness. It can also have a color variant, such as "primary", "success", "warning", "info", "danger". |
enable_sidebar_search
|
Bool |
false
|
Enable/disable the search bar in the main sidebar. |
csrf_secret
|
String |
$csrf_secret (config.inc.php)
|
Indicates the secret key used to generate a csrf token. If the portal folder is inside the vtenext root directory, the variable will be set to the value of the $csrf_secret variable set in the config.inc.php file. |
upload_dir
|
String | Indicates the name of the folder used for uploading files. | |
browser_title_prefix
|
String | Indicates the prefix label to use for the browser title. The value can be replaced with the desired label. | |
browser_title_suffix
|
String |
customer_portal
|
Indicates the suffix label to use for the browser title. The value can be replaced with the desired label. |
remember_cookie_name
|
String |
portal_login_hash
|
Indicates the name of the cookie used to remember user authentication. |
login_expire_time
|
Int |
2592000 (one month)
|
Indicates the expiration of the cookie used to remember user authentication. The value can be replaced with the desired number of seconds. |
default_timezone
|
String |
Europe/Rome
|
Indicates the default time zone used in the customer portal. This configuration must be the same as the $default_timezone variable set in the vtenext config.inc.php file. |
module_icons
|
Array |
[]
|
With this configuration you can override the default icons used for modules enabled in the customer portal. The default form icons are found in app/layouts/PortalLayout.php. The names of the icons can be found here https://fonts.google.com/icons. |
sdk_languages
|
Array |
[]
|
With this configuration you can add new labels or modify existing ones. You need to create a new file in the sdk folder. |
sdk_global_php
|
Array |
[]
|
With this configuration you can add php files to load on each page (they should contain classes/functions). You need to create a new file in the sdk folder. |
sdk_global_js
|
Array |
[]
|
With this configuration you can add js to load globally. You need to create a new file in the public/assets/sdk folder. |
sdk_module_js
|
Array |
[]
|
With this configuration you can add js to load for a specific module. You need to create a new file in the public/assets/sdk folder. |
sdk_global_css
|
Array |
[]
|
With this configuration you can add css to load globally. You need to create a new file in the public/assets/sdk folder. |
sdk_controllers
|
Array |
[]
|
With this configuration you can add custom actions ("action" field in the URL). The array represents an association between the action name and the file that contains the controller class to handle the request. You need to create a new file in the sdk folder. |
sdk_module
|
Array |
[]
|
With this configuration you can add customizations on a specific module. The array represents an association between the module name and the file that contains the module's extended class. You need to create a new file in the sdk folder. |
sdk_menu
|
Array |
[]
|
With this configuration you can add custom menu items in the sidebar. You need to create a new file in the sdk folder. |
API Reference - Main classes, methods, functions and variables
\app\Request
Method | Arguments | Description |
get()
|
$keys = null, $purify = false
|
Allows you to get one or more parameters from the global variable $_GET. If the second argument is set to "true", the parameters are purified through the HTML Purifier library. Example:
|
post()
|
$keys = null, $purify = false
|
Allows you to get one or more parameters from the global variable $_POST. If the second argument is set to "true", the parameters are purified through the HTML Purifier library. Example:
|
files()
|
$key
|
Allows you to get files uploaded via the HTTP POST method and organized via the global variable $_FILES.
|
cookie()
|
$keys = null, $purify = false
|
Allows you to obtain one or more parameters from the global variable $_COOKIE. If the second argument is set to "true", the parameters are purified through the HTML Purifier library. Example:
|
server()
|
$keys = null, $purify = false
|
Allows you to get one or more parameters from the global variable $_SERVER. If the second argument is set to "true", the parameters are purified through the HTML Purifier library. Example:
|
isGet()
|
Returns true if the request method is GET. | |
isPost()
|
Returns true if the request method is POST. | |
isAjax()
|
Returns true if the request is AJAX. | |
purify()
|
$input
|
Purify the $input variable through the HTML Purifier library. |
\app\Response
Method | Arguments | Description |
__construct()
|
$content = '', $statusCode = 200, $headers = []
|
Initializes a new \app\Response() object with the response content ($content), return code ($statusCode), and default headers ($headers). |
setContent()
|
$content
|
Set the content of the response. |
setStatusCode()
|
$statusCode
|
Set the response return code. |
setHeader()
|
$header, $replace = true
|
Set a new header in the response. With the second argument it is possible to indicate whether or not the header must replace a previous header already set. |
setMimeType()
|
$mimeType = 'text/html'
|
Sets the response content mime. |
json()
|
$data
|
Set response content with $data converted to JSON format and 'application/json' mime. |
redirect()
|
$page
|
Performs a redirect to $page. |
downloadFile()
|
$fullpath
|
Allows downloading of a file located in $fullpath. |
output()
|
Outputs the content, response code, and headers you set. |
\app\Session
Method | Arguments | Description |
set()
|
$key, $value = ''
|
Set the value $value with key $key in $_SESSION. |
get()
|
$key
|
Allows you to get the value with key $key from $_SESSION. |
flash()
|
$key | Allows you to get the value with key $key from $_SESSION. Next, the $key will be deleted from $_SESSION. |
remove()
|
$key | Delete the $key from $_SESSION. |
hasKey()
|
$key | Returns true if $key exists in $_SESSION. |
setMulti()
|
$keys | Allows you to write multiple values to $_SESSION. |
removeMulti()
|
$keys
|
Delete multiple values in $_SESSION. |
append()
|
$key, $value = ''
|
Set the $key as an array in $_SESSION and the value $value is added to it. |
\app\Config
Method | Arguments | Description |
has()
|
$key
|
Returns true if $key exists in the global configuration. |
get()
|
$key
|
Allows you to get the value with key $key from the global configuration. |
set()
|
$key, $value
|
Set the value $value with key $key in the global configuration. |
getAll()
|
It allows you to obtain a key-value list with all the global configuration. | |
setMulti()
|
$values
|
Allows you to write multiple values into the global configuration. |
clear()
|
$key
|
Delete the $key from the global configuration. |
clearAll()
|
Delete all values from the global configuration. |
\app\PortalModule
Variable | Default | Description |
$hasComments |
false
|
Indicates whether the module supports comments. |
$hasAttachments
|
false
|
Indicates whether the module supports attachments. |
$enableEdit
|
true
|
Indicates whether the module can be modified (edit mode). |
$formColumns
|
3 | Indicates the number of columns to use for displaying fields in Create, Edit and Detail. |
$listTemplate
|
List.tpl
|
Indicates the template used for displaying a list (action List). |
$referenceListTemplate |
sections/ReferenceList.tpl
|
Indicates the template used for displaying a related list (uitype 10). |
$detailTemplate
|
Detail.tpl
|
Indicates the template used to display the detail of a record (action Detail). |
$editTemplate
|
Edit.tpl
|
Indicates the template used to display the edit of a record (action Edit). |
$notAuthorizedTemplate
|
PageNotAuthorized.tpl
|
Indicates the template used to display a permission error (e.g. record not found or permission errors). |
Method | Arguments | Description |
__construct()
|
$module
|
$module indicates the name of the module to obtain an instance of the class. If the module has been extended via SDK then an instance of the extended class will be returned. |
prepareList()
|
$viewer, $request
|
Method used for displaying a list (action List). |
postProcessList()
|
$viewer, $request | This method can be used by extended classes to insert/modify data set in prepareList(). |
prepareEdit()
|
$viewer, $request | Method used to display the edit of a record (action Edit). |
postProcessEdit()
|
$viewer, $request | This method can be used by extended classes to insert/modify the data set in prepareEdit(). |
prepareDetail()
|
$viewer, $request
|
Method used to display the detail of a record (action Detail). |
postProcessDetail()
|
$viewer, $request | This method can be used by extended classes to insert/modify data set in prepareDetail(). |
saveRecord()
|
$request
|
Method used to save a record (action Save). |
postProcessSaveValues()
|
$request, &$values
|
This method can be used by extended classes to insert/modify data set in saveRecord(). |
isPermitted()
|
$module, $action = self::ACTION_LIST, $recordValues = []
|
Returns if the contact has permission to perform a certain action. List of supported actions: . ACTION_LIST
. ACTION_CREATE
. ACTION_EDIT
. ACTION_DETAIL
. ACTION_DELETE
. ACTION_SAVE
. ACTION_ADD_COMMENTS
. ACTION_UPLOAD_ATTACHMENTS
. ACTION_CHANGE_PWD
. ACTION_SOLVE_TICKET
|
\app\clients\PortalRestClient
Method | Arguments | Description |
get()
|
$restName, $queryParameters = [], $headers = [] | Allows you to perform a GET request to vtenext. |
post()
|
$restName, $queryParameters = [], $bodyParameters = [], $headers = [] | Allows you to perform a POST request to vtenext. |
postMultipart()
|
$restName, $queryParameters = [], $bodyParameters = [], $fileParameters = [], $headers = [] |
Allows you to perform a multipart POST request to vtenext. |
patch()
|
$restName, $queryParameters = [], $bodyParameters = [], $headers = []
|
Allows you to execute a PATCH request to vtenext. |
delete()
|
$restName, $queryParameters = [], $headers = []
|
Allows you to execute a DELETE request to vtenext. |
postDownload()
|
$restName, $queryParameters = [], $bodyParameters = [], $headers = []
|
Allows you to perform a POST request to download a vtenext file in stream mode. |
Helpers
Function | Arguments | Description |
preprint()
|
$var
|
print_r formatted with <pre> tag |
predump()
|
$var | var_dump formatted with <pre> tags |
encodeForHtml()
|
$value, $charset = 'UTF-8'
|
Encode the $value value to be inserted into an HTML page. |
encodeForHtmlAttr()
|
$value, $enclosing = '"'
|
Encode the $value value to be placed inside an HTML tag attribute. |
encodeForJs()
|
$value, $enclosing = '"'
|
Encode the $value value to be placed inside a javascript <script>. |
htmlAttr()
|
$attributes
|
Encode a list of attributes to be placed inside an HTML tag. |
config()
|
$key
|
Allows you to get the value with key $key from the global configuration. |
trans()
|
$key, $args = []
|
Translate the label $key. |
listUrl()
|
$module
|
Generate a link to open a list. |
createUrl()
|
$module
|
Generates a link to open the creation of a record. |
createDocUrl()
|
$module, $folderId
|
Generates a link to open the creation of a document. |
detailUrl()
|
$module, $record
|
Generates a link to open the detail of a record. |
editUrl()
|
$module, $record
|
Generates a link to open the editing of a record. |
downloadUrl()
|
$record, $documentId
|
Generates a link to download a document. |
docFolderUrl()
|
$module, $folderId
|
Generates a link to open a specific folder in the documents module. |
returnUrl()
|
$request
|
Generate a return link (e.g. "Cancel" action). |
portalLanguage()
|
Returns the language used in the portal. | |
setPortalLanguage()
|
$language
|
Set the $language in the portal. |
getBrowserTitle()
|
$title
|
Returns the title to be set in an HTML page of the portal. |
getModuleLabel()
|
$module
|
Returns the translation of the module $module. |
getSingleModuleLabel()
|
$module
|
Returns the singular translation of the module $module. |
getMaxUploadSize()
|
Returns the maximum upload size in the portal. | |
setPortalCookie()
|
$name, $value = "", $expires_or_options, $httponly = false
|
Set a cookie in the portal. |
unsetPortalCookie()
|
$name, $httponly = false
|
Removes a cookie from the portal. |
csrfToken()
|
Returns the csrf token. | |
csrfInputName()
|
Returns the name of the input for sending the csrf token. | |
flashPortalError()
|
$error
|
Allows you to display a timed error message. |
flashPortalMessage()
|
$message
|
Allows you to display a timed message. |
customerId()
|
Returns the ID of the authenticated contact. | |
customerEmail()
|
Returns the email of the authenticated contact. | |
customerUsername()
|
Returns the name and surname of the authenticated contact. | |
resourcever()
|
$filename
|
Allows the versioning of css and javascript files. |
basePath()
|
$path = ''
|
Returns the path to the portal base folder. If $path is specified, a path is created and returned starting from the base folder. |
appPath()
|
$path = ''
|
Returns the path to the portal's "app" folder. If $path is specified, a path is created and returned starting from the "app" folder. |
configPath()
|
$path = ''
|
Returns the path to the portal's "config" folder. If $path is specified, a path is created and returned starting from the "config" folder. |
resourcesPath()
|
$path = ''
|
Returns the path to the portal's "resources" folder. If $path is specified, a path is created and returned starting from the "resources" folder. |
langPath()
|
only $
|
Returns the path to the indicated language file $lang. |
storagePath()
|
$path = ''
|
Returns the path to the portal's "storage" folder. If $path is specified, a path is created and returned starting from the "storage" folder. |
publicPath()
|
$path = ''
|
Returns the path to the portal's "public" folder. If $path is specified, a path is created and returned starting from the "public" folder. |
vtePath()
|
$path = ''
|
Returns the path to the vtenext folder. If $path is indicated, a path is created and returned starting from the vtenext folder. |
sdkPath()
|
$path = ''
|
Returns the path to the portal's "sdk" folder. If $path is indicated, a path is created and returned starting from the "sdk" folder. |
sdkAssetsPath()
|
$path = ''
|
Returns the path to the portal's "public/assets/sdk" folder. If $path is specified, a path is created and returned starting from the "public/assets/sdk" folder. |
publicRelPath()
|
$assetPath
|
Returns a relative path starting from the "public" folder. |
Examples
Creating a new controller
Here is an example of how to create a new controller to manage a custom action in the new customer portal.
- Edit "config/sdk.config.php" to insert a new controller
return [
'sdk_controllers' => [
'SampleVte' => 'controllers/SampleVteController.php',
]
];
- Implement the SampleVteController class in "sdk/controllers/SampleVteController.php"
<?php
class SampleVteController extends \app\controllers\BaseController {
public function index($request) {
return $this->displaySomething($request);
}
protected function displaySomething($request) {
$parameter1 = $request->get('parameter1', true);
$parameter2 = $request->get('parameter2', true);
$this->viewer->assign('PARAMETER1', $parameter1);
$this->viewer->assign('PARAMETER2', $parameter2);
$layout = \app\LayoutFactory::getPortalLayout($this->viewer, $this->client, $request);
$output = $this->fetchWithLayout('sdk/SampleVte.tpl', $layout);
return new \app\Response($output);
}
}
- Create a new template in "resources/templates/sdk/SampleVte.tpl"
{extends file='layouts/PortalLayout.tpl'}
{block name=content}
<h1>Sample Vte</h1>
{/block}
- Modify "config/sdk.config.php" indicating an sdk file for inserting new entries in the side menu
return [
'sdk_controllers' => [
'SampleVte' => 'controllers/SampleVteController.php',
],
'sdk_menu' => [
'samplevte-menu.php',
]
];
- Edit the "sdk/samplevte-menu.php" file
<?php
return [
[
'text' => trans('SampleVte'),
'active' => false,
'prefix' => [
'type' => 'icon',
'icon_style' => 'material',
'icon_name' => 'pie_chart',
],
'action' => [
'type' => 'link',
'link_href' => "index.php?action=SampleVte",
],
],
];
Extending a module
Here is an example of how to extend the functionality of a form in the new customer portal.
- Edit "config/sdk.config.php"
return [
'sdk_module' => [
'Contacts' => 'modules/ContactsModule.php',
]
];
- Implement the ContactsModule class in "sdk/modules/ContactsModule.php"
<?php
class ContactsModule extends \app\PortalModule {
public $hasComments = true;
public $formColumns = 2;
public function canAddComments() {
return true;
}
}