Importing custom properties or relationships from a file

Last updated: Dec 13, 2024

You can import custom properties or relationships from a file.

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JSON format template for importing custom properties and custom relationships

All imported files must be in JSON format and the imported file must conform to the template for importing custom properties and custom relationships. JSON file must consist of API custom property definitions or API custom relationship definitions, separated with commas, and closed with squared brackets.

Example of custom property definition:

   {
      "name": "Alternative Names",
      "type": "TEXT",
      "artifact_types": [
         "glossary_term"
      ],
      "description": "Indicates a list of names that a term is also known as.",
      "multiple_values": "true"
   }

See different options for creating custom properties and relationships:

Importing custom properties or relationships from a file

To import custom properties from a file:

Go to Custom properties tab > Import from file.
Add a file by using Drag and drop option, or browse for the file.

To import custom relationships from a file:

Go to Custom relationships tab > Add custom relationship > Import from file.
Add a file by using Drag and drop option, or browse for the file.

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Parent topic: Custom properties, relationships, and asset types