csv-to-sif

# /csv-to-sif — CSV to SIF Converter Converts a CSV, Excel, or Google Sheets product list into a SIF (Standard Interchange Format) file for import into dealer and procurement systems like Hedberg, CAP, CET, Cyncly Worksheet, ProjectMatrix, Studio Webware, and Design Manager. ## When to Use - Sending a specification to a dealer for quoting - Importing product data into a dealer management system - Sharing a standardized product list with procurement - Converting an FF&E schedule into a format dealers expect ## SIF Format Reference SIF is a text-based key-value format. Each line is `CODE=VALUE`, terminated by CRLF. Products are separated by records starting with `PN=`. ### Core fields | Code | Name | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `SF` | Specification File | No | Project reference (header, once per file) | | `ST` | Specification Title | No | Display title (header, once per file) | | `PN` | Product Number | **Yes** | SKU or model number. Marks the start of a new record. | | `PD` | Product Description | **Yes** | Product name and description | | `MC` | Manufacturer Code | **Yes** | 3-5 character code (HMI, KNL, STC) | | `MN` | Manufacturer Name | No | Full manufacturer name | | `QT` | Quantity | **Yes** | Integer quantity | | `NT` | Quantity (alt) | No | Some systems use NT instead of QT | | `GC` | Category / Group Code | No | Product category | | `G0` | Vendor / Group ID | No | Vendor or dealer identifier | ### Pricing fields | Code ...