Scalar 2 User's GuideMain MenuGetting StartedExplains account and book creation, and some interface basics.QuickStartsA path of all QuickStart content in this user's guide.Working with MediaHow to get the most out of your use of media in Scalar.Working with ContentCreating and editing content in Scalar.Working with WidgetsWorking with StructureHow to use Scalar's many options for structuring publications.Editorial WorkflowHow to use features for performing editorial review of content.VisualizationsExploring the contents of a book visually.LensesAn introduction to lenses, a tool for searching and visualizing Scalar content.Advanced TopicsDescribing Scalar's more advanced features.Third Party Plugins and Platforms
12021-02-24T09:34:41-08:00Bulk importing data from a JSON file using the Transfer tool6plain2021-05-25T10:47:19-07:00The Transfer tool is located in the Dashboard's Utilities tab. (The tool is a Scalar plugin and might not be present if the administrator of your Scalar install hasn't installed it separately from Scalar itself.)
To import content from another Scalar book saved as a JSON file, follow the steps below:
1. Head to the Utilities tab in the Dashboard. 2. Once in the Utilities tab, select the Import section in the left sidebar. 3. Select “Upload file.” 4. Browse your computer and find the JSON file you wish to upload. 5. Click "Continue" on the bottom right. 6. Once the JSON has been validated, a pop up box containing the source JSON will appear. Click "Import" at the bottom right of the pop up box.
