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Import CSV

Import CSV

Importing your existing rundown from Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel documents can be done much faster with our Import CSV feature.

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Getting started

First, you’ll want to download a CSV copy of your rundown from the external tool. This can often be done in the export menu.

Export a CSV from Google Sheets
Export a CSV from Google Sheets

Once you have your CSV downloaded, sign into your Rundown Studio account and head over to the dashboard to start the import process.

Tip

Not sure where you start, try making a copy of our starter template.

Download our template here.

Importing a CSV file

In your dashboard, click the “Import CSV” button and this will take you into the import process.

Import button in the Rundown Studio dashboard
Import button in the Rundown Studio dashboard

Step 1: Timezone and import

Step 1 of the import process is choosing a timezone in which your rundown will take place. This will help us parse and import start times.

Timezone and file picker
Timezone and file picker

Use the Upload CSV file button to choose the CSV file from your computer.

Once you chose a file, we will import and parse your file within the browser and take you to the next step.

Step 2: Configuration

Next, you can configure how the CSV should be imported. You will be prompted to select:

  • Heading row: Which row to use as heading columns - these are crucial for Rundown Studio to know what each of your columns contain.
  • Start time column: This column should contain all the start times - We will use these as the actual start time for each cue in your rundown.
  • Duration column: We’ll use this column to parse all the durations for each cue.
  • Title column: This column will be used to set the title for each cue on your imported rundown.
Configuring your import
Configuring your import

Heading row

Choosing a heading row is important as we will use this as the column headings on your imported rundown.

Choosing a heading row
Choosing a heading row

Start time and Duration

Use the dropdown menu in each of your column headings to tell Rundown Studio what your columns contain.

Setting column types
Setting column types

Import checklist

We’ve added an import checklist to make sure all the necessary steps are completed before we fully import the rundown.

You will have to complete all the items before continuing to the final step.

Completed import checklist
Completed import checklist

Step 3: Final

The final step of importing is to choose the name and date of your rundown.

Then click Import and we will take it from there.

Final step of importing
Final step of importing

After a few seconds, we will import your rundown and redirect you to the rundown.

Just like any other rundown

From there, you can use this freshly created rundown just like any other one in your account - and better yet, you don’t need to do any more work to populate all the data into your account.