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# Import and Export

From Directual to XLS and back

## Export data from Directual

Exporting objects to XLS or CSV files.

{% hint style="info" %}
XLS has certain limits, so if you export significant data structure, use CSV.
{% endhint %}

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## Import data to Directual

Uploading objects into Directual.

{% hint style="info" %}
Pro tip: First, **export** the file, check its format, and then compose the file for importing!
{% endhint %}

![](https://3071851461-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4Nnmtk9_gFGWOddsf6%2F-MDpgH0L4DM9pq4MJHkI%2F-MESeOOszLQ1dhfopaeD%2Fimport.gif?alt=media\&token=bfa4bce5-c469-4a7c-b036-9c1cf5ab2106)