---
title: "Hierachy spec import"
slug: "hierachy-spec-import"
tags: ["Importing", "PEI", "How to, Guide", "Specs"]
updated: 2026-03-09T10:15:30Z
published: 2026-03-09T11:26:34Z
canonical: "ims-handbook.cenosco.com/hierachy-spec-import"
---

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# Hierarchy Spec Import

Take Note

This article covers the Hierarchy Spec Import. For general Data Import information refer to [Importing Data via Settings](/v410/docs/importing-data-via-settings).

The Hierarchy specs Import has been created to help mitigate Specs Import issues related to strict FLOC/Equipment specs import type configuration.

The [Spec export for import](/v410/docs/hierachy-spec-import#exporting-hierarchy-specs) has a hierarchy and site-specific implementation, under which only those specs that are present in the export file, can be imported. If you seek to import practically all specs (and not only on Floc and Equipment), you will need to use the Hierarchy specs Import template, as detailed below.

### Importing Hierarchy Specs

To perform a Hierarchy spec Import via the appropriate template:

- Go to Settings \ Data Transfer \ Import Data.

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/image%2856%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T21%3A02%3A44Z&se=2026-10-28T22%3A02%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xSpO9OZw6fMNd8SDe%2FozCwA5mGtUoT6fMvaxJdTp6YA%3D)

- Go to the Hierarchy section.
- Download the Hierarchy specs Template.

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/image%2855%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T21%3A02%3A44Z&se=2026-10-28T22%3A02%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xSpO9OZw6fMNd8SDe%2FozCwA5mGtUoT6fMvaxJdTp6YA%3D)

- Fill the template in, taking note of the following:
  - For updating specs on Equipment, you must fill in Unit, Floc, and Equipment ID.
  - To configure the Spec for a given Equipment group, you must specify the Spec Name, Spec Category, Spec Qualifier, and Value.
  - When using this import type, the UoM will always be the default unit of measure ("barg" in this case).
  - Sequence (column M) is used for updating multi-value Specs. When there is only a single value, it should be set to 1.
  - For Circuit and CML Spec imports, to ensure that the Specs are assigned to the targeted Circuit or CML the import file must include:
    - For Circuit Specs: Unit, Floc, Equipment ID, Circuit, and Sub-circuit details.
    - For CML Specs: All of the above plus CML information.

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/image%2854%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T21%3A02%3A44Z&se=2026-10-28T22%3A02%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xSpO9OZw6fMNd8SDe%2FozCwA5mGtUoT6fMvaxJdTp6YA%3D)

- Go back to the Import Wizard and Click **Browse** and select your saved file.

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/image%2857%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T21%3A02%3A44Z&se=2026-10-28T22%3A02%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xSpO9OZw6fMNd8SDe%2FozCwA5mGtUoT6fMvaxJdTp6YA%3D)
- Select the Hierarchy Spec import type.
- Then follow the usual [Importing Data Steps](/v410/docs/importing-data-via-settings).

### Working with process mode specs

IMS Specs support different processing modes, as outlined in the trailing example. The Hierarchy spec import can be used the update process mode specs by specifying the appropriate process mode in the *Spec Category* column.

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### Exporting Hierarchy Specs

To export Hierarchy Specs:

- Check the checkbox(es) for the desired Equipment.
- Click the *Export* button.

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/image%2858%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T21%3A02%3A44Z&se=2026-10-28T22%3A02%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xSpO9OZw6fMNd8SDe%2FozCwA5mGtUoT6fMvaxJdTp6YA%3D)

- Click **here** to export for import Specs.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/pic%201(876).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T21%3A02%3A44Z&se=2026-10-28T22%3A02%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xSpO9OZw6fMNd8SDe%2FozCwA5mGtUoT6fMvaxJdTp6YA%3D)

Remember that in this case only those specs that are present in the export file, can be imported. See [Importing data via Settings](http://docs/importing-data-via-settings#importing-specs).

Functional Location

Unit of measure

Integrity Management System