# Import a Model
Import Model is used to import a previously built ValQ model into the new visual.
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To learn how to export a model, refer [here.](https://docs.valq.com/global-settings#3.-export)
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Select **Import Model** and click **Create.**
Import Model
Select **Upload configuration file** in the pop-up screen.
Upload configuration file
Select the **.txt** file of the model you wish to Import and click **Open.**
Click Open
Map the data fields as displayed in the visual and click **Done.**
Map the report data
The model is now imported to the ValQ visual.
Imported ValQ model
Now that we have explored the different types of models that we can build using ValQ, let us have a closer look at how we can go about building them using the features available.
