Parsing CSV Netlists
How the controller ingests and maps wire lists from CAD software.
Ingestion Architecture
The SmartWireBoard controller does not read proprietary CAD files directly. It reads normalized, comma-separated values (CSV) representing a netlist.
| Column | Required | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Net_ID | Yes | W-1045 |
| Source_Ref | Yes | J1-Pin4 |
| Dest_Ref | Yes | P3-Pin12 |
| AWG | No | 18 |
| Color | No | WHT/BLU |
During the parsing step (usually under 2 seconds for a 500-wire netlist), the controller maps the Source_Ref and Dest_Ref strings to physical node IDs deployed on the board.
FAQ: What if a node isn't deployed yet? The system flags it in the pre-flight check, highlighting the missing designator on the terminal interface.
See related integrations: Siemens Capital or Zuken E3.series.