# Importing a Fieldbus Map

A previously exported fieldbus map can be reused as a template and be imported to a controller.

1. Select a controller in the Plant structure window .

2. Select the Fieldbus and SoftPLC tab in the menu bar.

   Select the Fieldbus sub-tab to show the list of maps.

3. Select Add.

   The Create new fieldbus configuration dialog window opens.

4. Select the Import tab to reuse a existing map.

5. Select the Open file command button to open a browser window.

6. Select a file. The file type must be a JSON file. (*.json).

7. Select Open. The browser window closes.

8. Select Add to import the file. This action will also close the pop-up window and the list of maps is updated.