# Import Order

## What Is Import Order Tool

The Import Order Tool allows to import items from a text-only format (e.g. Excel, or order sheet) by simply copy pasting them, resulting in an actual digital order with images, prices and product numbers.

## How To Import An Order

Start from the home screen of the Sales App. If you scroll the lower main menu bar towards the right, there is a button named '**Import Order**', tap it.

![Import order button in main menu](/files/x2Sqq1GdqUTVNNqz8l20)

As the screen that opens already explains: you can copy and past items from your original text file, for instance Excel, and paste them into the large grey field that says '**Bulk import**'.

![Import field for copy pasting](/files/pZPHbc6fnzhgamCnSoZf)

Please note the instructions and make sure to only paste entries that follow one of these formats:

<table><thead><tr><th width="466">Values</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Article Number (UniqueID)</td><td>15010231108</td></tr><tr><td>Article Number (UniqueID) &#x3C;TAB> Color Code</td><td>15010234151 13</td></tr><tr><td>Cross Reference Number</td><td>15003109</td></tr><tr><td>EAN barcode</td><td>8717851018802</td></tr><tr><td>EAN barcode &#x3C;TAB> Quantity</td><td>8717851018802 5</td></tr></tbody></table>

Once you have pasted your entry or entries according to the instructions, tap '**Process Text'**&#x20;

![Process text to import order number](/files/DrQWsyViUcomJzgwxy7K)

The system will generate the item and ask you to verify that you wish to add it to your order. If that is the case, tap '**Add all**'. &#x20;

![Item found, add to order](/files/ps1XJQiuoCoIU179Y6Eh)

Now the item or items will be added to your order by importing them into your cart. This pop up will verify the process, you can tap '**OK**' and head to your cart to view the order, modify it or confirm it.&#x20;

![Item added to cart](/files/avVg9XDbuHR3DNF2BorL)


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