# Import CSV dictionary The import mechanism allows you to populate the dictionary with data from a CSV file. This makes it possible to edit the dictionary content in any program and then transfer the result to Eximee Designer. {% hint style="info" %} Rules for CSV import: * only CSV files can be imported, * the separator in the file must be a comma, * the CSV file must have a first row with a header that specifies the column names: * the "key" column must be first, * the remaining columns specify languages, e.g. key,pl,en, * keys and languages must be unique, * the import operation completely overwrites the dictionary content — existing keys and languages before import will be deleted. {% endhint %}

Figure 1. Example of a dictionary in CSV format to be imported

## CSV file import Import is possible on an existing request in edit mode. To make the data appear in a new dictionary, first create that dictionary (instructions: [Creating a new dictionary](/documentation/documentation-en/budowanie-aplikacji/interfejs-uzytkownika/slowniki/tworzenie-nowego-slownika.md)).

Figure 2. New dictionary window with the Import from csv button

{% stepper %} {% step %} #### Starting the import Clicking the **Import from csv** button will open a popup allowing you to add a CSV file. {% endstep %} {% step %} #### Selecting a CSV file Add a file by clicking the area **Choose or drag a csv file to import** or drag the file into this field.

Figure 3. Dictionary import window with no file selected

Figure 4. Dictionary import window with a selected file

{% endstep %} {% step %} #### Starting the import After selecting a file, click the **Import** button — the data import will begin. If the file is invalid or another error occurs, an error message will appear at the bottom of the window. {% endstep %} {% step %} #### Saving the dictionary After a successful import, save the dictionary so that the entered data is preserved.

Figure 5. Completed dictionary after a successful import

{% endstep %} {% endstepper %} ## Possible issues The file will not be imported in the case of: * an incorrect CSV structure, * missing first row with a header, * the "key" column is not first, * duplicate keys, * duplicate languages. In such cases, an error message will appear:

Figure 6. Error message during CSV file import

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