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# Import and Export

## Export data from Directual

Exporting objects to XLS or CSV files.

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XLS has certain limits, so if you export significant data structure, use CSV.
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## Import data to Directual

Uploading objects into Directual.

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Pro tip: First, **export** the file, check its format, and then compose the file for importing!
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