
Introduction
The Performance Matrix API in Focus allows external systems to connect, query, and analyze data. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for enabling and managing the API.
Prerequisites
- Access to Focus with appropriate login credentials.
- Permissions to create and manage Performance Matrices.
Steps to Enable the Performance Matrix API
1. Log In to Focus: Open Focus and log in using your credentials.

2. Navigate to the Monitor Page: On the main dashboard, go to the Monitor page.

3. Switch to Performance Matrix View:
- Check the view setting on the Monitor Page.
- If in Performance Badges View, switch to Performance Matrix View by clicking the middle icon.

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Note: The default Performance Matrix view does not support API enablement for security reasons.
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4. Create a Custom Performance Matrix
- Click the plus button to create a new Performance Matrix.

- Provide a name for the new Performance Matrix in the designated field. Use the drag-and-drop interface to move columns from the Available Columns section to the Selected Columns section.

- Once the desired columns are selected, click the Save button to finalize the custom Performance Matrix.

- Switch from the default matrix to the newly created custom matrix.

5. Enable the API
- Click the Manage API button in the custom matrix view. Select the Enable Performance Matrix API option

API Token and Configuration
API Token
- Once enabled, an API token will be displayed.