Import and Export A Taxonomy

Import and Export A Taxonomy#

Taxonomies can be imported via the Taxonomies Dashboard, accessible via Studio Home.

The location of the Taxonomies tab on the Studio homepage is at the same level as the Courses and Libraries tabs.

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Taxonomies can be imported as either CSV or JSON files. For instructions on how to build a taxonomy by using a taxonomy template, see Build a taxonomy using a template.

Import a new taxonomy#

  1. Navigate to the Taxonomies page and click “Import”.

  2. You will be prompted to choose a file from your local machine. Choose your taxonomy file and click “open”.

  3. You will be prompted to add a name for your taxonomy. Add a name and click OK.

    A screenshot showing the pop up dialog box prompting for an entry of a new name

  4. You will be prompted to add a description for your taxonomy. Add a description and click OK.

    A screenshot showing the pop up dialog box prompting for an entry of a description for the new taxonomy

  5. You will see an indicator in the lower righthand screen indicating that the import is underway. Once the import is complete, you will receive a notification. Click OK.

    A screenshot showing the pop up dialog box indicating the import was successful with the text, "Taxonomy imported successfully"

  6. To view your newly imported taxonomy, find the taxonomy card in your taxonomy listing and click the title. You will see your taxonomy and all its associated tags in the taxonomy view page.

    A screenshot showing a single taxonomy and its nested tags

Export a taxonomy#

  1. Find the taxonomy you wish to export from the Taxonomy Listing Page.

  2. Click on the three-dot menu and click on Export.

    A screenshot showing the "Export" option available from the hamburger menu on one specific taxonomy card.

  3. Select the file format you wish to export in.

  4. Click Export. The file will export to your local machine.

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