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title: "Work with data importers"
slug: "work-with-data-importers"
updated: 2026-08-17T12:19:54Z
published: 2026-08-19T08:43:05Z
canonical: "docs.grassfish.com/work-with-data-importers"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Work with data importers

> [!NOTE]
> ⚙️ For administrators

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Data importers must be enabled in your system and displaying the data may require spot templates. For more information, contact your Grassfish account manager.

Data importers allow you to import data from external sources into IXM One and display it on screens, embedded and configured in spots.

For example, you can import product and pricing data from your product database, weather forecasts and news for display in a public place, or calendar data for display in front of meeting rooms.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-data-importers-image-lij6w9gi.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T19%3A46%3A25Z&se=2026-11-06T20%3A46%3A25Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PbGE2B1GTCcXji1%2FZaIcfkoQALmcgAIW13XXoXGT%2BYs%3D)

## Data import process

Once data importers have been [activated](/grassfish/docs/activate-data-importers) in your network, you can create and maintain them as required.

To create a new data importer, perform the following steps:

1. Go to **Administration > Content > Data importer**.
2. In the **Data importer** pane, click **New**.
3. In the **Create data importer** window, select a **Data importer** from the dropdown. The name, file type, and abbreviation of the data importer are added automatically.
4. Specify the following properties:

| **Designation** | Specify the designation of the data source. The designation appears in the player settings and spot settings. |
| --- | --- |
| **Display name** | Enter the data source name as you want it to appear in IXM One. |
| **Permissions** | To add or remove user permissions for the data importer, use the arrows ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-data-importers-image-rkv2pcag.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T19%3A46%3A25Z&se=2026-11-06T20%3A46%3A25Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PbGE2B1GTCcXji1%2FZaIcfkoQALmcgAIW13XXoXGT%2BYs%3D) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-data-importers-image-lt66ude8.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T19%3A46%3A25Z&se=2026-11-06T20%3A46%3A25Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PbGE2B1GTCcXji1%2FZaIcfkoQALmcgAIW13XXoXGT%2BYs%3D) or drag-and-drop. |
5. Switch to the **Feeds** tab.
6. Select a **Feed definition** from the dropdown.
7. Click **+** and add your feed settings:

| **Path** | Specify the URL or file path to the data that you want to import. Example: **https://rss.com/news.xml** or **\\storage.local\configs\data.json** |
| --- | --- |
| **User name** | Enter the user name for the data source. |
| **Password** | Enter the password for the data source. |
| **Execution time out** | Specify the period after which the system cancels requesting data from the data source in seconds. Default: **360** |
| **Execution time period** | Select how often the data importer checks for data: - **Daily**: set a time using hours and minutes. - **Continuous**: set an interval using hours and minutes. - **Weekly**: set a weekday and time. - **Monthly**: set one day per month. - **Manual**: only import data [manually](/grassfish/docs/import-data). |
| **Start download procedure after saving** | Select to start the data download, as soon as you've saved your feed settings. |
8. Click **Save** to save your data importer.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-data-importers-image-6f4b7o24.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T19%3A46%3A25Z&se=2026-11-06T20%3A46%3A25Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PbGE2B1GTCcXji1%2FZaIcfkoQALmcgAIW13XXoXGT%2BYs%3D)

## Edit data importers

To edit an existing data importer, perform the following steps:

1. Go to **Administration > Content > Data importer**.
2. In the **Data importer** pane, select the data importer that you want to edit and click **Edit**.
3. In the **Edit data importer** window, make your changes.
4. Click **Save** to save your changes.

## Delete data importers

To delete a data importer, perform the following steps:

1. Go to **Administration > Content > Data importer**.
2. In the **Data importer** pane, select the data importer that you want to delete.
3. Click **Delete**.
4. In the subsequent dialog, confirm with **Yes**.