Exports

Configure export templates for your products using visual drag-and-drop builders. Create CSV files for spreadsheets and CNC machines, or ORD files for Cabinet Vision integration.

Overview

TimberCloud provides two visual builders for creating export configurations:

Both builders use a visual drag-and-drop interface—no coding required.

CSV Export Builder

The CSV Export Builder creates table-based exports where each row represents a line item from an order.

Opening the Builder

1. Navigate to your product in the Catalog
2. Expand the Exports section
3. Click "Create CSV Export" or "Edit CSV Exports"

Building Your Export

The builder has three panels:

Adding Columns

Drag and Drop:

• Drag a field from the left panel into the preview area
• The field becomes a new column

Manual Add:

• Click "+ Add Column" below the preview
• Configure the column in the editor panel

Available Field Sources

Column Configuration

Select a column to configure it in the right panel:

Content Types

Export Settings

At the bottom of the builder:

Quantity Format Options

• Single Row (qty column): One row per line item with qty field
• Separate Rows: Expands qty=3 into 3 separate rows

Example CSV Export

For a door product with width, height, and material:

Output:

Width,Height,Material,Qty
24.5,34.5,Cherry,2
12,24.75,Maple,3

ORD Export Builder

The ORD Export Builder creates Cabinet Vision-compatible files with proper section structure.

Opening the Builder

1. Navigate to your product in the Catalog
2. Expand the Exports section
3. Click "Create ORD Export" or "Edit ORD Export"

ORD File Structure

ORD files have three sections that you configure separately:

Configuring the [Header] Section

Click to expand the [Header] Section and add fields:

Use {{field}} syntax to insert dynamic values.

Configuring the [Catalog] Section

The Catalog section defines material and style options:

Map these to your product's attribute values:

• {{DoorStyle.name}} - Selected door style name
• {{WoodType.name}} - Selected wood type

Configuring the [Cabinets] Section

Add columns for cabinet specifications. Each line item becomes a row:

ORD Preview

The right panel shows a live preview of your ORD file:

[Header]
Version=4
Unit=0
Name=ORD-12345
Customer=John Smith

[Catalog]
BaseDoorStyle="Shaker"
Option="Cherry"

[Cabinets]
24,30,12,"Base Cabinet"
30,36,24,"Wall Cabinet"

Example ORD Configuration

Header Fields:

• Name: {{_order_number}}
• Customer: {{customer.name}}

Catalog Fields:

• BaseDoorStyle: {{DoorStyle.name}}
• Option: {{WoodType.name}}

Cabinet Columns:

Managing Multiple Exports

You can create multiple export configurations per product:

Each export appears as a separate option when exporting orders.

Saving and Using Exports

Saving Your Configuration

1. Click "Save Export Config" (CSV) or "Save ORD Config" (ORD)
2. The configuration saves to the product
3. Close the builder

Viewing Configured Exports

After saving, the Exports section shows your configured exports:

• CSV exports: Green badges showing export name and column count
• ORD exports: Purple badges showing section configuration

Using Exports in Orders

Once configured, exports appear in the Orders section:

1. Open an order containing the product
2. Navigate to the Exports view
3. Your configured exports appear as cards
4. Click "Export CSV" or "Export ORD" to download
5. Click "Preview Data" to see the output before downloading

See Exporting Order Data for detailed export instructions.

Tips and Best Practices

For CSV Exports

• Match CNC requirements: Configure columns in the order your machine expects
• Use consistent formatting: Choose decimal or fraction and stick with it
• Include identifiers: Add order number or item index for traceability
• Test thoroughly: Export a sample order and verify it imports correctly

For ORD Exports

• Map required fields: Cabinet Vision requires certain fields—ensure they're mapped
• Use correct field keys: ORD field keys must match Cabinet Vision's expected names
• Test with Cabinet Vision: Import a test file to verify mappings work correctly

General Tips

• Name exports clearly: Use descriptive names like "Panel Saw Export" or "Build Sheet"
• Preview before export: Always preview to verify data looks correct
• Keep it simple: Only include fields you actually need

Troubleshooting

Export Shows Wrong Values

• Verify field references are correct in the column editor
• Check that the source data exists on the product/order
• Use Preview to test with sample data

Missing Columns

• Ensure columns are saved (click Save Export Config)
• Check that columns have content configured
• Refresh the product page and reopen the builder

ORD File Not Recognized

• Verify you're using the ORD Builder (purple), not CSV Builder (green)
• Check that required Cabinet Vision fields are mapped
• Ensure field keys match Cabinet Vision naming conventions

Export Not Appearing in Orders

• Verify the export configuration was saved
• Check that the order contains the product with exports configured
• Refresh the orders page

Next Steps

• Exporting Order Data — Use exports in the Orders section
• Parts & Components — Configure parts for detailed exports
• Build Sheets — Visual production documents