# Edit a custom import profile

If you want to import an external data file that is very similar to, but not exactly the same as, another data file for which you already have an Import profile, you can edit the existing Import profile.

1.In the Import External Data window, click Custom Import Profiles.

2.Select the Import Profile from the list in the Import Profiles window and click Edit.

In the Select Sample File group you see the original sample file behind Profile based on.

3.Click Browse in the Select Sample File group to select the new external data file and click Open.

4.Follow the instructions 4-8 under Create a new custom import profile.

5.Click Save Profile As when you are finished filling in the Data definition sheet.

6.Type in the name for the Import Profile and click OK. Close the Profile Definition window.

7.Close the Import Profiles window. Make sure you select the right Import Profile.

8.Select the external data file and click Open to finish import.

Note

▪You cannot edit the import profile for European Data Format files.