When a customer completes a configuration and places an order, TwikBot can automatically generate production-ready files based on that configuration. These export files are the bridge between the digital configurator and your manufacturing or fulfilment process.
Exports are configured in the Graph Editor using output nodes, and are generated automatically when an order is placed. The files are attached to the order and can be retrieved manually from the Commerce module or automatically via the REST API or order workflow.
How Exports Work
Every export file in TwikBot is driven by the product's Graph Editor logic. Output nodes define what gets exported, in which format, and with which parameters applied. This means exports are always specific to the exact configuration a customer has chosen — no manual file preparation needed.
Export files are generated at the moment an order is placed and are accessible from:
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The order detail page in the Commerce module
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Programmatically via the REST API
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Automatically via an order workflow connected to an external system
For a step-by-step guide on setting up export files, see Outputs, Dynamic Pricing and Export Files.
Supported Export Formats
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Format |
Description |
Typical use case |
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STL |
Standard mesh format for 3D printing |
Manufacturing, rapid prototyping |
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OBJ |
Versatile 3D geometry format |
Downstream 3D processing, rendering |
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DXF |
2D vector format for CAD systems |
Laser cutting, CNC machining |
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SVG |
Scalable vector graphics |
Print-ready graphics, stickers, decals |
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Document format for order summaries and print files |
Order confirmation, print production |
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Bitmap |
Raster image format (PNG/JPG) |
Texture exports, print-ready imagery, preview images |
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BOM |
Bill of Materials listing all configured components |
Production planning, procurement, ERP integration |
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JSON |
Structured data format containing configuration parameters |
System integrations, custom downstream processing |
Custom Export Logic
Because exports are driven by Graph Editor logic, the output can be tailored precisely to your product and manufacturing process. This includes:
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Generating multiple files per order (e.g. a PDF summary + an STL for production + an SVG for print)
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Applying transformations or calculations to parameters before export
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Conditionally including or excluding files based on configuration choices
If your manufacturing process requires a format or structure not listed above, contact support.twikit.com to discuss custom output options.
Setting Up Exports
Export files are configured in the Graph Editor. For a practical walkthrough, follow Outputs, Dynamic Pricing and Export Files
For the full reference on output nodes and available modifiers, see Modifiers | Outputs