How to export a SIF file from My Catalog/Table View

Easily export your custom product data to a SIF file to use with software for contract office furniture specification and procurement.

Exporting a SIF file from My Catalog/Table View enables seamless integration with your other tools, allowing you to manage products without manufacturer or catalog codes directly within the same program used to create final specifications and quotes.

Go here to learn how to export a SIF file from the Canvas.

How to export a SIF file:

1. When in My Catalog/Table View select the products you wish to Export.

2. Click the export menu (three dots in the upper right side) and click Export to SIF

3. The SIF file will download to your computer and the SIF file will be sent to your email.

4. Open the SIF file in your preferred program that accepts this file type.

Click on the export menu (three dots) and Export to SIF

Canoa field product fields will be mapped to SIF fields when exported

What is the SIF file format?

The Simple Interchange Format (SIF) is a text-based file format used for data interchange between systems. It typically consists of key-value pairs, where each key represents a specific attribute of a product or configuration, and the value is the corresponding data. The keys and values are separated by an equal sign (=), and each pair is usually placed on a new line. Entries (which represent individual records, such as products) are separated by a blank line.

SIF files are compatible with many furniture specification programs such as, CET, Spec, Worksheet and Hedberg.

Schema Definition

The common schema consists of several key-value pairs, where each key represents a specific attribute of a product or configuration. The keys are derived from analyzing the provided data files and identifying common elements.

File Structure

• Each product or configuration entry is separated by a blank line.

• Each attribute within an entry is represented as key=value.

• If an attribute value is empty, the format is key=.

This specification ensures a standardized format for all SIF files generated using the common schema, facilitating seamless data integration and interchange across various systems.

Can SIF Files Contain Links to Other Files?

Yes, SIF files can contain links to other files. However, this depends on the specific implementation and the system using the SIF file. In a general context, SIF files are designed to store structured data in key-value pairs, and you can include URLs or file paths as values associated with specific keys.

How to Include Links in SIF Files

To include links to other files in a SIF file, you can add key-value pairs where the value is the URL or file path to the other file. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Identify the Key: Determine the appropriate key in your schema to store the link. This could be a new key or an existing one like Product URL, Image URL, or similar.

2. Add the Link as a Value: Ensure the value associated with the key is the URL or file path to the other file.

Example SIF Entry with Links

Here’s an example of a SIF entry that includes links to other files:

makefileCopy codePN=12345
PD=Example Product
MC=Example Manufacturer
P1=100.00
P2=90.00
P4=10.00
P5=5.00
VO=0.5
WT=1.0
G0=Example Vendor
GC=Example Category
NT=10
ProductURL=https://example.com/product/12345
ImageURL=https://example.com/images/product_12345.jpg

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