Import data (\*.DAT) files
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This tool imports existing FLO-2D \*.DAT files into the FLO-2D GeoPackage.

Import the FLO-2D \*.DAT files into the Project
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.. note:: Before performing this task, set up a FLO-2D Project GeoPackage using `New FLO-2D Project
          <../flo-2d-project/New%20FLO-2D%20Project.html>`__.

1. Click the
   Import data (\*.DAT) files.

.. image:: ../../../img/Buttons/importexport001.png

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

3. Select CONT.DAT
   and click Open.

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

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


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

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


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

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


7. The final step is to convert
   the new layers to User Layers. See
   `Convert Schematic Layers to User Layers. <../flo-2d-parameters/Schematic%20to%20User%20Converter.html>`__