Classifier API

VERSION 1.3

RELEASE NOTE

Boldon James

April 2021

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FURTHER INFORMATION

DOCUMENTATION

COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS RELEASES

CONTACT US

1.   INTRODUCTION

The Classifier API is a set of components that should be installed in order to support any Classifier-enabled products provided by Classifier Technology Partners.

Boldon James Classifier API enables limited Classifier functionality to be utilized programmatically. The API supports:

• Getting the classification of files
• Reading label components
• Label comparisons
• Editing a label
• Setting the classification of files
• Querying all selectors and values available in a configuration along with their properties.

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2.   SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Hardware

• 32-bit or 64-bit PC

2.2 Operating System

• Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or later

2.5 Pre-requisites

• .NET 4.71 framework

.Net 4.0 compact framework is not supported.

The Classifier API requires a valid label configuration. See the Classifier Administration Guide for more information.

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3.   INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Installation

• Run the supplied installation file, setup_x86.exe or setup_x64.exe.
• Use the 32bit and 64bit installations to match 32 and 64bit applications that consume the API.

3.2 Uninstallation

• Navigate to 'Control Panel' > 'Programs and Features'. The entry 'Boldon James Classifier API' appears in the list of installed programs. Select it and click 'un-install'. Confirm this operation when prompted and the product will be removed.

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4.   FURTHER INFORMATION

Microsoft Office Documents labelled by Titus Classification products can now be read by the Classifier API. Interoperability between Microsoft Office documents classified with Titus Classification products and Boldon James Classifier products requires an appropriate Classifier configuration. For more information consult the Classifier Administration Guide or contact the Boldon James Technical Support Team.

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5.   DOCUMENTATION

The API documentation can be found in 'Classifier API.pdf' which can be made available to Classifier Technology Partners.

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6.   COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS RELEASES

6.1 Classifier API 1.3

6.1.1  New Features

·         Classifier Web Configuration is now supported in Client mode

·          Support for label caching

·         Functional alignment with the Classifier REST API product is provided through:

o   Support for marking formats.

·         Functional alignment with the Power Classifier for Files product is provided through:

o   Support for preserving Timestamps.

o   Optional use of Alternate Data Stream.

o    Ability to remove Classifier metadata from a file.

·         Microsoft Office Documents labelled by Titus Classification products are now supported.

 

6.1.3  Other fixes

 

·         The Classifier API Compare function returns SecondLabelDominates when appropriate rather than the more generic LabelsAreDifferent.

6.2 Classifier API 1.2.1

·         Removed dependency on .Net 3.5

·         Fixed installer issue with Windows 10 2018 April Update (003938)

6.3 Classifier API 1.2

·         Get High-Watermark function (028405)

·         Can optionally read/write to Visio files via the ADS (028443)

·         Compare function

·         Refresh configuration function

·         API no longer wrongly preserves timestamps when writing to the ADS

·         Fixed bug where GetSelectorValueObjects was policy dependant

6.4 Classifier API 1.1.2

·         Resolved installer upgrade issue (000107)

6.5 Classifier API 1.1.1

·         Includes up-to-date common plugins

·         Setting label via handle will no longer return CantWriteViaHandle on files that are not using plugins (28376)

6.6 Classifier API 1.1.0

·         Option to initialise the API in Service Mode

·         New function to set Classification via a file handle

·         Thread safety issue with Get/SetClassification resolved (028166)

·         Visio files are no longer supported (028100)

6.7 Classifier API 1.0.0

·         Initial release

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7.   CONTACT US

The Boldon James Technical Support Team is available to offer help and advice on all of the Boldon James products to existing customers. From inception of a project, right through to final delivery and beyond into the maintenance phase, our team of experienced Support Engineers are ready to give assistance when required.

• Standard telephone support is available between the hours of 09:00 and 17:30 GMT, excluding weekends and UK Public Holidays.
• We support many global customers from our UK base and have a local technical support across our key territories.
• Premium Support, including out-of-hours coverage and/or worldwide technical support, can be provided by special arrangement.

 

North America

Support information for Classifier customers

• Classifier Support: +1 866 8107 116

 

APAC

Support information for Classifier customers

• Classifier Support:  +44 (0) 3333 444 739

 

What can you expect?

• Product updates to correct software faults identified within supported software and new enhancements to supported software as they are made available.
• Issues reported either by telephone or email are recorded on our central database and assigned to one of our Support Engineers to follow up.
• Please give as much information as possible when logging a call to ensure that it is given the correct priority.
• All calls are dealt with in a prompt and efficient manner, but should you wish to escalate any issues, please feel free to speak to our Support Manager. support agreement.

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