The Tiles_V6.csv file is used to define clay and concrete tiles and all associated accessory items. This file may also be used to define metal tiles and their accessories, as the estimation process is almost identical to regular tiles.
The combination of Tiles_V6 and the TileAccess files makes the old Tiles+ format redundant. The tile and the required accessory items are linked by their respective product codes.
🧾 Tiles_V6.csv File Format
The file uses the following CSV format:
Field | Description |
Supplier | Name of the tile manufacturer or supplier |
Profile | Tile profile name or style (e.g., ELABANA, TUDOR) |
Name | Full descriptive name of the tile product |
Material | Material type (CONCRETE, CLAY, METAL) |
Code | Unique product code for linking to accessories |
Coverage Area | Area covered per tile in square metres |
Pieces per Bundle | Number of tiles per bundle or pack |
Max. Coverage Len. | Maximum coverage length in millimetres |
Min. Coverage Len. | Minimum coverage length in millimetres |
Coverage Width | Coverage width in millimetres |
Tile Cost | Cost per tile in your base currency |
Batten | Associated batten product code (optional) |
Batten Qty | Quantity of batten required per tile |
Fastener | Associated fastener product code (optional) |
Fastener Qty | Number of fasteners required per tile |
Waste File | Reference to waste calculation file (optional) |
🛠 Example Data
Here is sample data showing the format structure:
;Supplier,Profile,Name,Material,Code,Coverage Area,Pieces per Bundle,Max. Coverage Len.,Min. Coverage Len.,Coverage Width,Tile Cost,Batten,Batten Qty,Fastener,Fastener Qty,Waste File MONIER,ELABANA,CONCRETE-E,CONCRETE,CONCRETE-E,11.000000,1.000000,350.000000,300.000000,310.000000,1.160000,,0.000000,,0.000000, MONIER,TUDOR,CONCRETE-T,CONCRETE,CONCRETE-T,11.000000,1.000000,350.000000,300.000000,310.000000,1.160000,,0.000000,,0.000000, MONIER,ATURA,CONCRETE-A,CONCRETE,CONCRETE-A,11.500000,1.000000,350.000000,300.000000,310.000000,1.330000,,0.000000,,0.000000, MONIER,CENTURION,CONCRETE-C,CONCRETE,CONCRETE-CE,11.000000,1.000000,350.000000,300.000000,310.000000,1.630000,,0.000000,,0.000000, MONIER,HORIZON,CONCRETE-H,CONCRETE,CONCRETE-H,11.500000,1.000000,350.000000,300.000000,310.000000,1.470000,,0.000000,,0.000000, MONIER,GEORGIAN (C/T),CONCRETE-G (HUME),CONCRETE,CONCRETE-G,11.500000,1.000000,350.000000,300.000000,310.000000,1.430000,,0.000000,,0.000000,
💡 Key Points
The file begins with a semicolon (;) header row
All measurement fields use millimetres for lengths and square metres for areas
Product codes must be unique and are used to link tiles with their accessories
Empty fields can be left blank but commas must be maintained for proper CSV structure
The TileAccess files work in conjunction with this file to replace the older Tiles+ format
⚠️ Important Notes
Ensure product codes match between tiles and their associated accessories
Coverage length values represent the effective coverage area dimensions
Metal tiles can use the same format as clay and concrete tiles
Save the file with UTF-8 encoding to preserve special characters