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# Import Regscale Catalogs

This guide explains how to import catalogs into RegScale using two methods: Import from System and Import from File.

## Table of Contents

* [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
* [Import from System](#import-from-system)
  * [Steps to Import a Catalog](#steps-to-import-a-catalog)
  * [Understanding the Catalog List](#understanding-the-catalog-list)
  * [Verification](#verification)
* [Import from File](#import-from-file)
  * [When to Import from File](#when-to-import-from-file)
  * [Steps to Import a Catalog from File](#steps-to-import-a-catalog-from-file)

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## Prerequisites

* The Catalogs module must be enabled by a system administrator

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## Import from System

RegScale ships with most catalogs already available and ready to install.

### Steps to Import a Catalog

1. **Access the Catalogs module**
   * Navigate to the Catalogs section in your RegScale instance

2. **Initiate the import process**
   * Click the **Import** button in the upper right-hand corner

3. **Select the import type**
   * Under "Select Import Type", click the **Import RegScale Catalogs** button
   * This loads a list of all available catalogs that have not been installed

### Understanding the Catalog List

When viewing available catalogs, you'll see two options for each entry:

* **Learn More** button: Opens a modal window with additional details about the catalog, including:
  * Abstract or description
  * Publication date of the original regulatory source material
* **Add** button: Installs the selected catalog to your system

### Verification

Once a catalog has been installed, it will appear in your Catalogs module view whenever you access it.

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## Import from File

### When to Import from File

There are several scenarios where importing a catalog from file is necessary:

* **Licensed regulatory frameworks**: Some frameworks (such as ISO) have licensing restrictions and cannot be distributed through the system catalog. Contact your RegScale representative for more information on obtaining these catalogs.

* **Immediate catalog updates**: You need an urgent update to an existing catalog and cannot wait for the next application release.

* **Custom catalog migration**: You're importing a custom catalog that was exported from another RegScale installation.

### Steps to Import a Catalog from File

1. **Access the Catalogs module**
   * Navigate to the Catalogs section in your RegScale instance

2. **Initiate the import process**
   * Click the **Import** button in the upper right-hand corner

3. **Select the import type**
   * Under "Select Import Type", click the **Upload** button (this is the default option)
   * A file upload screen will appear

4. **Upload your catalog file**
   * Drag and drop a valid RegScale catalog file into the upload area, or
   * Click to open a system dialog and browse to select your file

5. **Complete the import**
   * Once the file is selected, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the import process
   * The catalog will be installed and become available in your Catalogs module