Import ideas from CSV file
To import ideas from a CSV file:
- Go to your map.
In the map header, click on the BRAINSTORM step.
- Click on the BRAINSTORM step again to open the drop-down menu, and select IMPORT IDEAS…
4. Select FROM A CSV FILE.
- 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 | |