Import & Export

The Novant platform supports bulk import and export of project data using CSV files. This capability simplifies initial setup, integration with external systems, and performing bulk edits at scale.

Each entity type — such as Spaces, Assets, and Zones — has its own CSV format and import behavior. Use the links below to view detailed documentation and field definitions.

Supported Entities

• Importing Zones
• Importing Spaces
• Importing Assets
• Importing Sources
• Importing Source Maps
• Importing Trend Data

NEX (Novant Exchange)

In addition to CSV, Novant supports the NEX format (Novant Exchange).

• Multi-sheet workbook — A single Excel file where each sheet represents an entity type (Spaces, Assets, Zones, Points, etc.).

• Cross-references — Temporary ids can be used across sheets to build relationships before system ids are assigned.

• Round-trip editing — A project can be exported to NEX, modified offline in Excel, and then re-imported.

• Consistency — NEX enforces the same validation rules as CSV imports. If validation fails, no data is added or updated.

NEX is the recommended format for large projects, offline collaboration, and complex data modeling, since it keeps all entities in one structured file.