> Generate a lot of rundown items at once In some productions, a lot of graphics, such as lower thirds, must be added to a [[Documentation/Graphics Controller/Rundown Settings|rundown]]. In SPX, you can export "a sample" CSV file with all required fields and playout parameters. The process overall has three steps: 1. **export a sample from rundown item** 2. **add content** 3. **import to rundown** ![[Pasted image 20260128112547.png]] --- ## Export a sample CSV Each [[Documentation/Graphic Templates/Overview|template]] on the rundown has an Export button. When clicked a new CSV file (Comma Separated Values -file) is generated to SPX's /ASSETS/csv -folder. The filename consists of a template name and a timestamp. The exported file contains general playout parameters (such as template reference, [[Documentation/Renderer/Layers|playout layers]], timing, etc) and a sample line of data to act as an example of what content should be added to which column. ![[Pasted image 20260128112615.png]] ## Add content to CSV file Once you have exported a CSV-file open it up in a Spreadsheet program. Excel for example can read CSV-data and generate required columns and rows. The last row of the file is an example and contains the data which was saved to the rundown item before the export. ![[Pasted image 20260128112621.png]] ## Import CSV file Each row in the spreadsheet represents an item on the rundown. Once the file is filled in with several rows, the file should be exported from the Spreadsheet software as a CSV-file. The file must be saved to SPX's ASSETS/csv -folder. Once the file is available, go to SPX, open a rundown and click "+" -icon to add items, select "CSV file import" -option, select the file and choose "import". > [!note] If you have not changed the rundown view after exporting the example CSV file, it may not be present in the " *Choose a file* " -dialog. A page reload will remedy this. ![[Pasted image 20260128112628.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260128112641.png]] All rows of the CSV file are processed and there will be an item per row generated on to the rundown. ![[Pasted image 20260128112646.png]] <small>CSV file is exported with UTF-8 encoding and the import function also assumes UTF-8 encoded file.</small> <br> <br> > [!tip] Need more info? Join the [SPX Discord](https://bit.ly/joinspx) server and ask us and the SPX community in real time. --- ## Read Next - [[Documentation/Graphics Controller/Rundown Settings|Rundown Settings]] - Full documentation on rundown configuration - [[Documentation/Server/Content Management|Content Management]] - Managing content in SPX - [[Guides/Tutorials/My first HTML template|My first HTML template]] - Create your first SPX template - [[Documentation/Graphic Templates/Overview|Graphic Templates Overview]] - Understanding SPX templates