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Manual Creation of KSS File

If the detailing software being used does not support the export of a KISS file, one will need to be created manually.

The Bill of Materials Transfer Format (KISS)

The KISS file format is a comma delimited ASCII text file used for transferring bill of materials data. It is named using the .KSS file extension to ensure recognition. It consists of an identification line containing a KISS identifier, version number, and the name of the software product which created the file.

• The id line can be followed by an optional header line containing certain specifications about the job, such as job number, job name, etc.
• Optional address lines can contain the name, address and phone numbers of key players on the project, such as the owner, engineer, and the site.
• Detail lines may occur in unlimited numbers, containing fields such as quantity, type, size and length.
• Optional labor lines specify an unlimited number of labor functions required to produce each detail line.
• Optional sequencing lines specify what quantities should be assigned to an unlimited number of sequences.
• Optional CNC data can also be passed, to be stored and retrieved at an appropriate time during production control.

Note that the file is designed in sequential order. For example, any Labor, Sequencing, or CNC Data lines will be assumed to be attached to the previous Detail line.
No line should be longer than 254 characters.
All dates should be displayed in MM/DD/YY format.

The file can be initially created in notepad and then saved with the standard *.txt extension. See procedure below to change to the *.kss format