--- title: "Importing data" slug: "intellidivide-tutorial-importing-data" updated: 2026-07-29T09:32:37Z published: 2026-07-29T09:32:37Z canonical: "docs.homag.cloud/intellidivide-tutorial-importing-data" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.homag.cloud/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Importing data In **intelliDivide** there are two basic types of lists, the parts or BOMs and the material or plate lists. There is another difference between the parts lists for saws (**intelliDivide Cutting**) and CNC machines (**intelliDivide Nesting**). Usually, the parts lists are created from an ERP or CAD system and then have to be imported into intelliDivide. Depending on whether it is a saw or a CNC machine, the files to be imported will differ. You start configuring the import with the import of the first BOM. ![Starten des Imports](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-cutting-start-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Start the import Basically, the formats csv, pnx, xlsx, xls and ptx can be imported. The maximum file size of a file can be up to 50 MB. ![Import einer Stückliste (im Beispiel Excel)](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-cutting-select-file-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Import of a bill of materials (Excel in the example) ## Import of parts lists for intelliDivide Cutting For the first import, you have to create an import template (this is also required for **intelliDivide Nesting** ) and perform a data assignment , because the systems used by the users are heterogeneous. The assignment of the data elements is a one-time assignment, after which **intelliDivide** remembers the assignment once created. You will also be supported by **intelliDivide** in assigning or creating the import template. ![Anpassung der Import-Vorlage](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-cutting-template-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Customization of the import template **intelliDivide** already recognizes many facts automatically during import. In this case, for example, that it is an Excel file with the file extension xlsx and the encoding is in Unicode (UTF-8) format. Under **Name** you can choose any name. If the import function has detected the file type incorrectly, the type can be changed to CSV or PTX in the drop-down field. The fonts can also be switched under **Format** , e.g. in ISO code, ASCII or in a Japanese or Chinese font. You can choose in which line the import should start (possible specifications are 1 to 15). This choice is important for customers whose system outputs the BOMs with additional information at the top of the list that is not needed to calculate the optimization solution. The **Contains Headings** confirmation uses the first row of the table to be imported as the headings. If intelliDivide does not recognize them automatically or in the correct order, please add this using the respective drop-down fields. ![Zuordnung der Spalten der importierten Datei zu Eigenschaften von Teilen](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-cutting-mapping-01-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Mapping the columns of the imported file to parts properties After each mapping is made, a preview of the column is displayed. ![Zuordnung aller relevanten Spalten](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-cutting-mapping-02-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Assignment of all relevant columns Once the mapping is complete, the configuration can be saved by clicking **Confirm** . A preview of the first few lines is then displayed. ![Import Vorschau](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-cutting-preview-01-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Import Preview If necessary, the template can be edited again. ![Bearbeiten der Import Vorlage](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-cutting-preview-edit-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Editing the Import Template If the display meets your expectations, the content can be transferred by clicking on **Import** . ![Importierte Stückliste](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-cutting-complete-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Imported BOM The name of the imported file is taken as the optimization name. The [HOMAG File Agent](/v1/docs/en/datenaustausch-homag-file-agent-import-von-stuecklisten) can also be used for an automated import. ## Import of parts lists for intelliDivide nesting The configuration of the import for nesting is similar to the procedure for cutting. ![Starten des Imports](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-nesting-start-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Start the import Using the **MPR(X) + Listen Import** button, you can import several MPR(X) files for your optimization task in one operation, as well as control files, for example in pnx format. These contain production instructions for the corresponding MPR(X) files of an optimization task, such as quantity, material, rotation angle and grain. In the file selection dialog, select all files to be imported at the same time. The easiest way to do this is to use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+A. It is also possible to import a ZIP file containing these files. ![Auswahl MPR(X)-Dateien und Steuerungsdatei (PNX)](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/csm_config-import-nesting-select-file-01-de_665065963e(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Selection of MPR(X) files and control file (PNX) ![Dateiauswahl](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-nesting-select-file-02-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) File Selection intelliDivide automatically detects relationships between the control file and the naming of the MPR(X) files. In the example, the MPR(X) files are named according to the description (1). ![Zuordnung der MPR(X)-Dateien](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-nesting-mapping-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Mapping MPR(X) files Assign the **Program Name** property **to the detected relationship %Description%.mpr** (2). You can check the order in the preview. After confirmation, the part information and the programs are transferred to the parts list. ![Importierte Programme in der Teileliste](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-nesting-complete-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Imported Programs in Parts List The import configuration is only necessary once. In the next step, the preview is displayed directly for the transfer. ## Import of individual MPR(X) files You can use the **MPR(X) Import** button to import single or multiple MPR(X) files for your optimization task in one go. ![Starten des Imports](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-mpr-start-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Start the import In the file selection dialog, select all files to be imported at the same time. The easiest way to do this is to use the keyboard shortcut **CTRL+A**. ![Auswahl der MPR(X)-Dateien](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/csm_config-import-mpr-select-file-de_ca020f1bcc(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Selection of MPR(X) files The selected programs are transferred directly to the parts list. ![Importierte Programme](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/config-import-mpr-complete-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) Imported Programs in Parts List The material and, if necessary, the number of parts must then be adjusted. --- ## References ### Links - [Create an optimization](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-tutorial-erstellen-einer-optimierung) - [Editing data](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-tutorial-editieren-von-daten) - [Storage of disk data](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-tutorial-hinterlegung-von-plattendaten) - [Importing BOMs](/v1/docs/en/datenaustausch-homag-file-agent-import-von-stuecklisten) --- ## Resources ### Sample data - [Import-Excel-German.xlsx (XLSX, 23 KB)](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/Import-Excel-Deutsch.xlsx?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) - [Import-Beispiel-minimal-DE.xlsx (XLSX, 27 KB)](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/Import-Beispiel-minimal-DE.xlsx?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A34%3A52Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A34%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8uJxzJJ2AxFyQaRWvmuQun7fc4rpjQU9oW7bXjGe3wo%3D) [YouTube video player](https://www.youtube.com/embed/KUkbF__2mUM?si=xVoSmn4muqSx5L5c) Video Tutorial: Import BOM