Importing and connecting data from Excel into Lucidchart

Question

I have data in an excel document to show relationships between objects. Data is organized in the following manner:
Coliumn A : Source 
Column B: Target
 
I want to import it into lucid chart and have shapes for data in column A and Column B with a line drawn between them. Has anyone done this ?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Hi AkshayThanks for posting in the community!For data linking tofunction correctly in Lucidchart you'll need to make sure your import file is formatted correctly according to your use case. As a first step, please review our articles onLinking data to a Lucidchart diagramandProcess Diagram Import from CSVto verify that your excel file is formatted correctly. Also, you're able to download and import an example CSV fileof a Process Diagramin the Lucidchart editor through File > Import Data > Process Diagram > Download Example CSV. You might find this helpful in seeing how Lucidchart views relationships between shapes.If you have further questions after reviewing these items, please let us know!

Micah · Answer

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