Importing CSV files
To import the CSV files that you created in stage 2 launch System Architect and open to your project encyclopedia.
Note The CSV files must be imported in the following order: Data elements, data structures, and then entities.
Import data elements
1 From the Dictionary menu, click Import Definitions.
2 In the Import Data dialog click Browse, and then select the CSV file that contains your data element information.
3 In the File Format box, select CSV format.
4 In the Select Type list, select Data Element.
5 In the Collision Option list, select Delete all fields then add new data.
6 Click OK to import the data elements into System Architect.
Import data structures
1 From the Dictionary menu click Import Definitions.
2 In the Import Data dialog, click Browse, and then select the CSV file that contains your data structure information.
3 In the File Format box, select CSV format.
4 In the Select Type list, select Data Structure.
5 In the Collision Option list, select Delete all fields then add new data.
6 Click OK to import the data structures into System Architect.
Import entities
1 From the Dictionary menu click Import Definitions.
2 In the Import Data dialog click Browse, and then select the CSV file that contains your entity information.
3 In the file format box, select CSV format.
4 In the Select Type list, select Entity.
5 In the Collision Option list, select Delete all fields then add new data.
6 Click OK to import the entities into System Architect.
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