# 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/model/create-model/pages/9dRQlKNML0z3zNWEfNgv#3.-export)
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Select **Import Model** and click **Create.**

<figure><img src="/files/NxHClg03s8vkNNA4OgHc" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p><strong>Import Model</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

&#x20;Select **Upload configuration file** in the pop-up screen.

<figure><img src="/files/ac85aIpGCeybgXc8ezqR" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p><strong>Upload configuration file</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

Select the **.txt** file of the model you wish to Import and click **Open.**

<figure><img src="/files/KQoKP11fzU8eaFfjgrxl" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Click Open</strong> </p></figcaption></figure>

Map the data fields as displayed in the visual and click **Done.**&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/Xang3qZdM9npHmMe0OVK" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Map the report data</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

The model is now imported to the ValQ visual.

<figure><img src="/files/I0FINaBDbXQuT1SRjIzh" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Imported ValQ model</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

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.


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