FAB-DIS KIT.

📦 What the FAB-DIS KIT contains

The FAB-DIS KIT brings together all the FAB-DIS 3.0 documentation to date. As a FAB-DIS KIT subscriber, you receive an email at every update with a detailed summary.

The FAB-DIS KIT is made up of the following documents:

• The FAB-DIS 3.0 template
• The FAB-DIS 3.0 manual
• The attributes file: M/C/O view of fields per attribute
• The tables file: authorised values (unit, language, values, etc.)
• The 3.0 documentation in English (translated manual and attributes file)
• The CNR documentation: template and manual

📍 Where to find the FAB-DIS KIT?

The FAB-DIS 3.0 KIT is now available on the FAB-DIS Connect platform. To access it:

1. Create an account at https://connect.fabdis.fr/
2. Wait for your account to be validated (within 48h)
3. Subscribe to the FAB OFFER or the FAB-DIS KIT from your dashboard
4. Download the KIT documents from the “Documentation” section

📋 The template du FAB-DIS 3.0

The FAB-DIS 3.0 template is the official Excel file in which you enter your product data. It is structured into thematic blocks, each corresponding to a specific aspect of product information.

Template structure:

⚡ Block and field statuses

Each field in the template has a status indicating whether it must be filled in:

📦 Obligations by item type

The mandatory blocks vary depending on whether the reference is a physical product or a service:

📖 The manual FAB-DIS 3.0

The FAB-DIS manual is the fundamental reference for building any FAB-DIS file. It guides you through understanding the structure, blocks, fields, attributes and compliance requirements.

🔍 How to read the manual?

From pages 1 to 20 of the manual, you will find a brief presentation of the FAB-DIS blocks along with some rules and tips.

From page 21, all the file’s fields (columns) are detailed by block (tab) according to a standardised structure:

The 8 elements to spot in the manual:

1. The block concerned — always shown at the top left of the page (e.g. B00_CARTOUCHE).
2. The field name — the short field identifier (e.g. DECSEP).
3. The field title — the full field name (e.g. Decimal separator).
4. The field status — Mandatory (M), Conditional (C) or Optional (O).
5. The description — an explanation of the information expected.
6. The example — an example of what is expected (e.g. DOT, COMMA).
7. The maximum number of characters allowed in the field (e.g. 10).
8. The expected format for entering the data (e.g. Text).

So, by reading the manual, we understand that the DECSEP field is used to indicate the decimal separator used throughout the file. It is a mandatory field to be filled in by writing either DOT or COMMA, in text format, without exceeding 10 characters.

📋 The attributes file

The attributes file is a companion file to the manual. For each attribute (a type of data you want to transmit in the various blocks), it indicates the status of the fields to fill in: Mandatory (M), Conditional (C) or Optional (O).

It is an Excel file with 4 columns:

• The list of possible attributes in the block.
• The fields to fill in for each attribute.
• The field status (M / C / O) per attribute.
• The description of the data expected in each field.

The attributes file has one tab per block, and each tab lists all the possible attributes for that block.

If a manufacturer wants to attach a 3D visual to a reference in the MEDIA block, they must use the MODEL360 attribute in MTYP, and fill in the mandatory fields MNOM (file name) and MURLT (download link). They can also provide a display link and fill in MNUM if transmitting several 3D visuals for the same reference.

📊 The tables file

The tables file gathers all the lists of authorised values and codes for certain FAB-DIS fields. For the relevant fields, the manual indicates that you must refer to the FAB-DIS tables file.

It is also sorted by block and lists all the values and codes usable for the various attributes and fields.

Among other things, the tables file specifies:

• The units of measurement to use for dimensions and weight
• The codes for the languages in which the media attached to your references are written
• The codes for packaging types
• And many other standardised lists essential to file compliance

⚠️ Points of attention

A few rules to always keep in mind when working with the FAB-DIS KIT:

• The KIT documents are updated regularly. Always check that you are using the latest version.
• Never modify the structure of the FAB-DIS template (adding/removing columns, changing headers).
• Always keep the reference documents open while working on your FAB-DIS file.
• Always use the codes from the tables file to avoid validation errors.