What are imports?

Importing is a way to bring outside data into Assets and automatically convert it into Assets object types, objects, attributes and references.

Currently, you can import data from CSV, JSON, and Assets Discovery. You can also use our REST API framework to import data from external sources. Learn more about importing using the Imports REST API guide in our developer documentation section.

Assets can store and run multiple imports of different types. An import structure is a package of information about where to find the data and how Assets will manage a specific import task.

When you create a new import structure, you have the option of manually or automatically creating object types and attributes. If you choose to automatically create object types and attributes, Assets will create a default structure and configuration based up on the type of data you are importing, for example, a CSV, JSON, or Assets Discovery file. You also have the option of creating an import manually - this means you will have to map your data into object types, objects, attributes, and references.

There are several ways to map data into Assets:

• Use object type mapping to create object types.

• Use object type attribute mapping to create attributes.

• Use object type mapping with placeholders to create references.

• Use child object type mapping to create parent and child hierarchies within your object schema.

To import information into Assets, you’ll need to create an import structure, map your data (either automatically or manually), and then execute the import.