What is this?
This document describes how to send and receive stock checks via the internet. This method of performing a stock check is primarily used by Ingram’s ordering software.
How do I send and receive Stock Checks?
Create a socket connection using the following information:
Host Address: anchordistributors.com
Remote Port: 5501
Send requests over the open port using simple text strings adhering to the Ingram request format. Responses will be returned upon receipt of a request over the same communication channel. These responses will also adhere to the Ingram request format.
How do I format a request string?
The request string field has the following format:
| Request Header | ||||
| Field Name | Start | Stop | Length | Contents |
| File Type | 1 | 1 | 1 | "1" = Request File Identifier |
| Bill To | 2 | 8 | 7 | SAN or Bill-To Account Number |
| Ship To | 9 | 15 | 7 | SAN or Ship-To Account Number |
| Password | 16 | 23 | 8 | Password |
| Request Data Format | ||||
| Field Name | Start | Stop | Length | Contents |
| Request Type | 24 | 27 | 4 | “ISTK” |
| Version Level | 28 | 28 | 1 | “1” |
| Data Length | 29 | 33 | 5 | Total Length of Request Data. It should be padded with zeros. For example, "00013" for a single item, or “00026” for two items, and so on. |
| Request Data | 34 | 46 | 13 | ISBN, UPC, or EAN. Data should be left justified & padded with spaces. Up to 50 consecutive (padded) item codes can be sent in the same request. |
Example 1: the following example shows an implementation of an ISTK request type for an ISBN of “0764533126”.
String:
“112345677654321PASSWORDISTK1000130764533126
”
Example 2:
this example has five ISBNs in one transmission.
String:
“112345677654321PASSWORDISTK1000651111111111 2222222222 3333333333
4444444444 5555555555 ”
What codes are valid for lookups?
We accept ISBN, EAN13 and Speedy codes
for lookup strings for an internet stock check.
What should I use for my account
number?
We accept four account numbers to
identify your store.
1)
Your Ship-to SAN number
2)
Your Bill-to SAN number
3)
Your Ship-to Account Number
4) Your Bill-to Account Number