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title: "Importing People-Centric Versus Position-Centric Data"
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# Importing People-Centric Versus Position-Centric Data

This article explains how importing a file with rows representing *people* versus *position* data impacts the changes you can make in Built.

## Understanding Import Options

Built supports data files where each row represents a person, as well as files where each row represents a position. When deciding which option best supports your needs, consider the information you want to update in Built.

### When importing a people-centric file, you can:

- Add people to your account
- Update profile data
- Update position data for a person’s primary position
- Create secondary positions (dotted line relationships)

*Note: When importing a people-centric file, columns containing position data will only update a person's primary position, except the Dotted Line Relationships column used when* [*creating dotted line relationships via CSV import*](/v1/docs/creating-dotted-line-relationships-via-csv-import)*. We recommend importing a position-centric file if you need to update secondary position data.*

### When importing a position-centric file, you can:

- Create and update primary and secondary positions
- Update most position and people data
- Fill open positions with new or existing individuals
- Move a person into another position
- Move multiple people into one position

[Ensure your CSV file meets the necessary criteria](/v1/docs/ensuring-your-csv-file-imports-successfully) before [importing your people or positions list](/v1/docs/importing-your-people-or-positions-list)*.*

Please contact our Customer Success Team for additional assistance.

## Additional Resources

[Understanding the Importance of Position IDs](/v1/docs/understanding-the-importance-of-position-ids)