Adding Items Using a Spreadsheet

Last Updated, January 9, 2024.

If you have a large number of objects to ingest, spreadsheet ingest is a great solution to help reduce the amount of time it takes to describe and upload content to the CTDA. While spreadsheet ingest may seem intimidating at first, once you get a chance to learn about each of the fields, the syntax, and the ability to create parent/child relationships all within a single spreadsheet, you will be able to ingest a wide range of content faster and with fewer clicks. 

The following guide provides instructions on how to add content to a spreadsheet, upload this content, as well as troubleshoot any issues with your ingests.

How to ingest a spreadsheet