When to use CSV import
If you already have a list in a spreadsheet, importing it is far quicker than typing each entry. CSV import is available for:
Equipment, from the Equipment section
Suppliers, from the Suppliers section
Allergens, from the Allergens section
How it works
Open the relevant section and click Import
Download the template so your columns match what Paddl expects
Fill it in and upload the file
Map your columns if prompted, then check the preview
Confirm to import
Allergens: check the preview carefully
The allergen import shows a preview of changes before you commit. Keep the allergen columns in the template order, because reordering them can tag the wrong allergen against an item (gluten showing as milk, for example). See Allergen Matrix.
Documents instead of a spreadsheet?
If your information is in a document rather than a spreadsheet (a menu, a supplier spec, a policy), let Paddl read it instead. See Smart Document Uploads & AI Setup. Routines and menus can also be built by uploading a file for Paddl to extract.