Export & Import

Move designs between Nuclex and other tools using standard file formats.

Export formats

FASTA

Exports the full assembled DNA sequence with a header line containing the design name and organism. Best for simple sequence sharing.

GenBank

Full annotated sequence in GenBank flat file format. Each circuit element becomes a feature annotation with type, location, and qualifiers. Compatible with SnapGene, ApE, Benchling, and other molecular biology tools.

SBOL

Exports using the Synthetic Biology Open Language (SBOL 3) standard. Preserves part types, roles, sequences, and structural relationships.

Nuclex JSON

The native Nuclex format containing the full design state: circuit elements, connections, canvas layout, sequence, and metadata. Best for backing up designs or sharing between Nuclex users.

Importing

Nuclex can import designs from SBOL and GenBank files. The importer:

1. Parses the file and extracts sequence features
2. Matches features to parts in the Nuclex database by name/type
3. Creates circuit elements for each matched feature
4. Sets up sequential connections based on feature order

To import, open a project and click the Import button next to “New Design.” Select a file and optionally rename the design.

Round-trip fidelity

Exporting a design and re-importing the file should produce an identical circuit.