Developers & Integrations

Connect interactive parts catalogs to the systems you already operate.

Developers and integration teams rarely need another isolated application. They need a reliable way to place interactive parts lookup in an existing website, portal, ecommerce or service workflow and pass selected-part context to the next system. PartGrid provides that catalog layer while the surrounding application remains in control of its broader workflow.

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Integration context

The hard part is connecting visual identification to the next system.

A parts catalog can be useful on its own, but the commercial or service process normally continues elsewhere. The selected part may need to move into a cart, quote request, dealer workflow, service portal or custom application.

PartGrid is designed to sit inside that broader journey. Developers can embed catalog experiences, connect the selected-part action to the surrounding application and keep responsibility for pricing, checkout, authentication and downstream processing where it already belongs.

Embed where users work

Place interactive catalogs in websites, portals, ecommerce pages, documentation or internal support tools.

Choose the handoff

Route selected parts into cart, quote, supported ecommerce or a custom parent-site workflow.

Keep system boundaries clear

Use PartGrid for visual parts lookup while existing systems continue to handle their own operational responsibilities.

Integration friction

Where parts catalog integrations become difficult.

Static diagrams are separated from the application

Users may identify a part visually but still need to copy a reference into another page or system.

The catalog must fit an existing frontend

Replacing an established website or portal is rarely realistic simply to add visual parts lookup.

Different workflows need different outcomes

Some selections should go to cart, others to a quote, dealer review or a custom process.

System responsibilities can become unclear

Pricing, stock, tax, checkout, identity and fulfillment should remain with the systems designed to manage them.

Integration claims need to match reality

Native, embedded and custom integration behavior should be distinguished clearly before implementation.

Integration workflow

Build the connection around the user’s existing journey.

01
Choose the integration context
Decide where users need visual lookup: storefront, customer portal, dealer portal, documentation or internal support.
02
Embed the catalog experience
Publish the relevant diagram or collection in the surrounding website or application.
03
Connect the selected part
Use the configured handoff to pass the selected part and relevant context to the next step.
04
Route the commercial action
Continue into cart, quote, supported ecommerce integration or a custom parent-site workflow.
05
Keep downstream logic in place
Let the surrounding systems continue to manage pricing, stock, checkout, payment, identity and fulfillment where appropriate.
06
Test the complete journey
Validate the user flow from diagram selection through the final business action before expanding to more catalogs.

Relevant capabilities

Integration building blocks for interactive parts lookup.

Embeddable catalog collections

Place curated collections of interactive diagrams and parts data inside websites, portals, ecommerce pages, documentation and internal tools.

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Interactive parts diagrams

Give users a visual way to inspect exploded views and connect callouts with structured part data.

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Cart and quote handoff

Move selected parts into built-in cart or quote workflows, supported ecommerce integrations or custom parent-site workflows through postMessage.

Explore cart and quote handoff

Automatic number detection and matching

Accelerate catalog preparation by detecting callouts and matching them to parts data before the integration is exposed to users.

Explore automatic matching

Embed theming

Adapt the embedded catalog experience to the visual context of the surrounding brand and application.

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Common scenarios

Where developers can use PartGrid.

Scenario 1

Adding visual lookup to an ecommerce site

The commerce team already has a storefront, but customers struggle to identify complex spare parts.

Embed the relevant catalog experience and connect selected parts to the existing commercial workflow.

Scenario 2

Connecting a dealer portal

Dealers need access to diagrams and parts information inside an existing authenticated portal.

Place the catalog within the portal context and define the appropriate cart, quote or assisted-sale handoff.

Scenario 3

Supporting a custom service workflow

Technicians or support agents need visual part identification before creating a service or parts request.

Use the embedded catalog and pass selected-part context into the surrounding service application.

Scenario 4

Testing one integration pattern first

The organization wants to validate the technical and commercial workflow before migrating a large catalog.

Start with one product family, one embedding context and one clearly defined downstream action.

How this role fits the broader solution

For the specific embedded workflow, see using embedded exploded views. For implementation details, use the relevant PartGrid documentation where available.

Rollout approach

Start with one integration context and one clear handoff.

The most reliable rollout begins with a defined user journey rather than a broad platform integration. Choose one catalog, one embedding context and one downstream action, then validate the complete flow with the responsible product, commerce and technical teams.

Define system ownership

Decide which system owns catalog content, pricing, stock, identity, checkout and fulfillment.

Choose the first user journey

Select one product family and one context such as storefront, dealer portal or service application.

Confirm the handoff

Document whether selected parts should go to cart, quote, ecommerce or a custom workflow.

Expand after validation

Use the tested pattern for additional collections, markets or channels.

Exact integration behavior depends on the selected platform, implementation and handoff pattern.

Decision support

When PartGrid is a good fit for developers.

PartGrid may be a good fit when a team needs interactive parts lookup inside an existing application and wants to connect visual selection to a defined next step without replacing the surrounding systems.

A strong fit when

An existing website, portal or commerce application should remain in place.
Users need visual context to identify the correct part.
Different selections may require cart, quote or custom workflows.
The team wants a controlled integration around one or more catalog collections.
System boundaries and downstream ownership are clearly defined.

Consider first

Exact integration behavior depends on the selected platform and implementation.
Pricing, stock, checkout, payment and fulfillment may remain outside PartGrid.
The source diagrams and parts data still need to be accurate and maintained.
Automated catalog matching requires review before publication.

FAQ

Questions from developers and integration teams.

Can PartGrid be embedded in an existing website or portal?+

Yes. Interactive catalog collections can be embedded in websites, portals, ecommerce pages, documentation and internal support tools, depending on the implementation.

Can selected parts be sent to our own application?+

Yes. Selected-part information can be connected to a custom parent-site workflow through the supported handoff pattern.

Does PartGrid replace our ecommerce platform?+

No. PartGrid can provide the visual lookup and selected-part workflow layer while existing systems continue to handle their own commerce responsibilities.

Can we support both cart and quote workflows?+

Yes. The appropriate next step can be configured around the way the business handles direct purchases, assisted sales and quote requests.

Does PartGrid provide a general public API?+

The available integration method depends on the specific capability and implementation. Confirm the required interface and scope before starting a production integration.

Connect visual parts lookup to your existing workflow.

Choose one catalog and one user journey to test the path from diagram selection to cart, quote or custom application action.