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Importing Processes description with HOPEX Business Process Analysis
*For more information on the structure of the Excel template, see Structure of the import Excel template of HOPEX Business Process Analysis.
Several steps must be followed in order for the Excel import of a process description to be performed correctly:
*For more information about the structure of the Excel file to import, see Building the import file for HOPEX Business Process Analysis.
Importing the description of process into the current library 
To import objects using the Excel file of HOPEX Business Process Analysis HOPEX Business Process Analysis:
1. Click the Main menu and select Import > Excel (*.xls, *.xlsx).
The import wizard appears in the edit window.
2. At the right of the Excel Import File field, click the Browse button.
3. Select the file to be imported.
*For more details on the building of the file to import, see Building the import file for HOPEX Business Process Analysis.
4. Click Import.
The wizard provides a report of import results.
5. To obtain a detailed report of import errors, click the Open Report button.
The .xls (or .xlsx) file opens indicating in color red the problem data.
6. To have the data imported into the current library, click Done.
7. To modify the imported file or the import parameters, click Previous.
8. To discard import, click Cancel.
Building the import file for HOPEX Business Process Analysis
To access the Excel file template that can be imported with HOPEX Business Process Analysis:
1. Check that your export options are correct. See Options for Data Exchange through Excel.
2. Click the Main menu and select Export > Excel (*.xls, *.xlsx).
The export wizard appears in the edit window.
3. Select From a template.
4. Click Next.
5. In the Predefined Template File field select Process Template.
6. Click twice on Next.
The export report dialog box is displayed.
7. Click Open the Export file to view the export file.
8. Click OK to finish.
The generated xlsx file is in the format expected for later import. To be able to import processes components, you must fulfill the Excel file.
*For more details on establishing this Excel file, see Structure of the import Excel template of HOPEX Business Process Analysis.