Import FLO-2D Data Files
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Import the FLO-2D \*.DAT files into the Project
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If a project already exists but it does not have \*.qgz or \*.gpkg file,
create one and import the project using this process.

.. image:: ../img/115-Buttons/importdata.png


Before performing this task, set up a GeoPackage using `FLO-2D Plugin
Settings <toolbar/FLO-2D%20Settings.html>`__.

1. To import a FLO-2D data
   files into a GeoPackage:

2. Click the
   Import FLO-2D Data Files

3. Navigate to
   the FLO-2D \*.DAT files

4. Select CONT.DAT
   and click Open.

5. All FLO-2D files are
   imported to the Plugin with this option.

.. image:: ../img/115-Import-Data/importdata2.png


6. Choose the \*.DAT files
   to import and click OK.

.. image:: ../img/115-Import-Data/importdata3.png


7. Once the project import is complete,
   this message will appear. Click OK to
   close the message.

.. image:: ../img/115-Import-Data/importdata4.png


8. The final step is to convert
   the new layers to User Layers. See
   `Convert Schematic Layers to User Layers. <Schema%202%20User.html>`__