Import ideas from CSV file

To import ideas from a CSV file:

  1. Go to your map.
  2. In the map header, click on the BRAINSTORM step.


  3. Click on the BRAINSTORM step again to open the drop-down menu, and select IMPORT IDEAS

4. Select FROM A CSV FILE.

  1. Select the CSV file you'd like to upload.

How to structure your CSV file


Column
Required? Description
Title Required The idea title (this is the only required field)
Description Optional The default 'Description' field
List
Region
Optional The title of the list (or region) of the map where the idea should be inserted.
If absent, the first list (or region) of the map will be used.
Rank Optional The relative rank of the idea in the list (or region) where the idea is inserted.
If absent, the row number in the CSV will be used.
X Optional For X-Y cartesian maps, the X position where the idea should be placed.
If absent, a random position will be used.
Y Optional For X-Y cartesian maps, the Y position where the idea should be placed.
If absent, a random position will be used.
Color Optional The name of the idea colors.
Should match the map settings under Idea Fields & Features > Colors
Custom Field 1 Optional Any additional custom fields...
Should match the map settings under Idea Fields & Features > Fields
Custom Field 2...
Optional

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