Introduction
WP ERP is a comprehensive business management solution that helps small and medium-sized businesses streamline their operations. It includes modules for managing HR, CRM, accounting, and project management. One of the key advantages of WP ERP is its open architecture, which allows for easy integration with other systems and applications.
Prerequisites
To integrate WP ERP with other systems, you will need:
- A functioning WP ERP installation
- Access to the WP ERP database
- Familiarity with PHP and MySQL
Step 1: Accessing the WP ERP Database
To integrate WP ERP with another system, you will need to access its database. You can use the WP ERP API or directly query the WP ERP database to retrieve or update data. Here is an example of connecting to the WP ERP database using PHP:
$servername = "localhost";
$username = "username";
$password = "password";
$dbname = "wp_erp_db";
// Create connection
$conn = new mysqli($servername, $username, $password, $dbname);
// Check connection
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
}
Step 2: Retrieving ERP Data
Once you have connected to the WP ERP database, you can retrieve data from the ERP modules. Each module in WP ERP has its own set of tables in the database. You can query these tables to retrieve the desired data. Here is an example of retrieving all employees from the HR module:
$sql = "SELECT * FROM wp_erp_hr_employees";
$result = $conn->query($sql);
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
while($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
echo "Employee ID: " . $row["id"]. " - Name: " . $row["employee_name"]. " - Email: " . $row["work_email"]. "";
}
} else {
echo "No employees found";
}
Step 3: Updating ERP Data
You can also update data in the WP ERP database using SQL queries. This allows you to sync data between WP ERP and other systems. Here is an example of updating an employee's email address in the HR module:
$employee_id = 123;
$new_email = "[email protected]";
$sql = "UPDATE wp_erp_hr_employees SET work_email='$new_email' WHERE id='$employee_id'";
if ($conn->query($sql) === TRUE) {
echo "Email updated successfully";
} else {
echo "Error updating email: " . $conn->error;
}
Step 4: Triggering ERP Actions
WP ERP provides various actions and hooks that you can use to trigger custom functionality when specific events occur. For example, you can create a custom plugin that hooks into the 'erp_hr_employee_added' action to perform additional actions when a new employee is added. Here is an example:
function my_custom_function($employee_id) {
// Perform custom actions with the employee ID
// ...
}
add_action('erp_hr_employee_added', 'my_custom_function');
Step 5: Integrating with External Systems
WP ERP can be integrated with external systems and applications using various methods. Some common integration scenarios include:
- Syncing customer data between WP ERP and a CRM system
- Importing and exporting financial data between WP ERP and an accounting software
- Automatically creating projects in WP ERP when new orders are received in an e-commerce platform
Depending on the integration requirements, you may need to use APIs, webhooks, or direct database access to exchange data between WP ERP and the external system.
Conclusion
Integrating WP ERP with other systems can greatly enhance the capabilities of your business management solution. By accessing the WP ERP database, retrieving and updating data, triggering actions, and integrating with external systems, you can streamline your business operations and improve efficiency.
