#### 2.1.9.9. Import from / Export to CSV File

The CSV interface allows you to create a comma separated value file to be edited in a spreadsheet program such as Excel or OpenOffice. This can be efficient if you wish to edit the parameters of many plies.

For additional information on the format, see CSV Format.

##### 2.1.9.9.1. Export

All the information are exported to a .CSV file. This file can be used to give the lay-up information back to a CAD System or can be modified and imported.

##### 2.1.9.9.2. Import

The modified .CSV file can be imported. There are three different import options to handle the update of the lay-up:

- Update Lay-up: During the import operation, definitions are updated, additional plies are generated and deleted according to the .CSV file.

- Update Properties Only: During the import operation, definitions are updated with properties given.

- Recreate Lay-up: During the import operation, existing lay-up is deleted and generated from scratch.

Figure : CSV Import with Update Options

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