API Add Round
From zFairs Contest Management
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Add Round
Creates or updates a judging round for the fair.
Authentication
All data API calls are POST (unless noted) with JSON body:
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
ApiKey |
Yes* | Private API key for your site. Prefer this over username/password. |
Username / Password |
Yes* | Alternate auth if not using ApiKey. |
FairId |
Yes | Fair GUID from the site URL (f query parameter).
|
Body |
Depends | Request payload. Use {} when no body fields are needed.
|
- Provide either
ApiKeyorUsername+Password.
Calls must be run server-side — do not expose your API key in a browser.
Response envelope
Most endpoints return:
{
Success: true,
Message: null, // error text when Success is false
Body: { ... } // endpoint-specific payload
}
Request
fetch('/api/data/round', {
method:'POST',
headers:{'Content-Type': 'application/json'},
body: JSON.stringify({
ApiKey:'<Private key>',
FairId: '9df61f13-474b-442f-ac1f-edca7348ef71', // value of f in your URL
Body: {
Id: 0, // 0 for new round
RoundName: "Round One", // required
RoundValue: 100, // optional, default 100
IsSubround: false // optional, default false
}
})
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data=>{console.log('Success: ',data);})
.catch((error)=>{console.log('Error: ', error);});Response
On success:
{
Success: true,
Message: null,
Body: { Id: 2, RoundName: "Round One", RoundValue: 100, IsSubround: false }
}
If name is missing:
{ Success: false, Message: "Round name not set." }
Field notes
- Round
Idis required by judging assignment and score APIs. - List existing rounds via API Get Info →
Rounds.
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