How to save a catalogue you have created as a CSV file

When you have created your own catalogue you may wish to export it as a .CSV file to enable editing of the data in Excel.

Creating a CSV File

To save the catalogue as a CSV file

1. At project level from the menu bar select Register > Catalogues.  This opens the Registered catalogues window, which lists all installed catalogues. 
   
   
2. Select the catalogue you have created in the list and click on Catalogue>Save As CSV File from the menu bar.
   
   
3. A save as screen will appear, give the csv file a name and click Save.
   Note: Winner will by default save this file to your Export folder, if you want to save it elsewhere change the destination in the Save in drop-down box.
   
   
4. Close down your Registered catalogues screen.
   
   
5. If a screen is shown asking if you want to export your catalogue – always click Yes.

Importing a CSV File into Excel

1. Open up a blank Excel sheet. From the menu bar at the top select the Data tab, then select From Text/csv icon.
   
   
2. Find the CSV file created at Step 3 above and click Import
   
   
3. Click on Load
   
   
4. The data in the spreadsheet can now be edited.

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