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The AAIA (Automotive Aftermarket) has an XML IPO protocol for the exchange of internet orders. My supplier has recently implemented these and can now accept orders, etc. via XML. I want to integrate my filemaker database, which is online using CWP. I have included the link to the technical data from the association. Note that my supplier uses version 1.2.1. I am looking for someone who has integrated these or could help me do it. I have attached a link to the AAIA site that holds IPO documentation we are running version 1.2.1. Currently supported transaction sets are: AddRequestforQuote/AddQuote - check stock. Process Purchase Order/Acknowledge Purchase Order - place an order. Get shipment/Show shipment this transaction set is used to query the status of an order. We will have to supply details when you are ready. Let me know if you have any questions/concerns. Thanks http://www.aftermarket.org/Technology/IPO.aspx

I am a self-taught filemaker developer. Have been doing filemaker for years and recently learned PHP to use CWP. My site is up and running on the web and doing well. In fact, it is doing so well we need to automate the order entry process with our supplier. Our supplier recently added the ability to accept electronic orders via XML. They use the automotive industry standard. I need to do 3 things with XML: 1. Enter quote requests and receive the answer. 2. Enter a new order and receive confirmation. 3. Check order status and receive confirmation. My question is whether XML is fairly easy to learn or whether I would be better off hiring someone to just integrate the XML into my system. If I should hire someone, any idea what the cost would be and any suggestions on who does this? Thank you in advance.