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title: Importing changes into a scenario
slug: importing-changes-into-a-scenario
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createdAt: 2022-12-09T20:27:40.000Z
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Instead of manually making your proposed changes within the **Org Chart** or the **Data Sheet** tabs of your scenario, you can also import potential changes into your scenario using a .csv upload. [Learn more.](https://docs.charthop.com/importing-spreadsheet-data)

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You cannot import new people or create new groups or departments within a scenario. Those must first be added to your primary organization.
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### Types of changes you can import to a scenario

You can import the following types of data into your scenario:

| **Type of data** | **Description**                                                                                                                                                                                             | **Requirements**                                                                                           |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Update People    | Use this option when you’re updating specific data about people (for example, when you are reorganizing people and need to change their departments).                                                       | The following column must be included in your .csv:<br />* Name, email, or other employee identifier&#x20; |
| Historical Data  | Use this option to update historical data within your ChartHop organization (for example, start dates).                                                                                                     | The following column must be included in your .csv:<br />* Name, email, or other employee identifier&#x20; |
| Employee Roster  | Use this option to import an employee roster for existing employees. <br /><br />Please note that you cannot add new people using this option. New people must first be added to your primary organization. | The following columns must be included in your .csv:<br />* Name
* Title
* Start Date
* Manager            |
| Hiring Plan      | Use this option to upload your hiring plan (for example, new roles you will be proposing).                                                                                                                  | The following columns must be included in your .csv:<br />* Title
* Start Date
* Manager                   |

### Import changes into a scenario

To import changes into a scenario using a .csv upload:

1. In your scenario, select the **Actions&#x20;**▼ dropdown menu.
2. Select **Import CSV**. 
3. Select the type of changes you are uploading. The following options are available:
   - **Update People**
   - **Historical Data**
   - **Import Employee Roster**
   - **Hiring Plan**
4. Browse for and select your .csv file.
5. Select **Upload**.

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