Link a file data provider to an existing file
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The file that should be used for creating the data provider may be already uploaded to Visma Net.
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# Link a file data provider to an existing file
The file that should be used for creating the data provider may be already uploaded to Visma Net.
The file that should be used for creating the data provider may be already uploaded
to Visma Net.
In this case, you perform the steps described below.
You use the [Search in files (SM202520)](/visma-net-erp/help/management/management-windows/search-in-files-sm202520/) window to get the link of
the file you need to link to a file provider.
You then use the [Data providers](/visma-net-erp/help/integration/integration-windows/data-providers-sm206015/) window to create a provider
and specify the copied link on that window.
1. Go to the [Search in files (SM202520)](/visma-net-erp/help/management/management-windows/search-in-files-sm202520/) window.
1. In the **File name contains** field, type the name of the file that you need to link to a file provider and press Enter. The table in the lower right area contains the list of files matching the specified criteria.
1. For the needed file that appeared in the search results, click **Get file link**, and copy the internal link to the file from the **Attached file link** dialog box.
1. Go to the [Data providers](/visma-net-erp/help/integration/integration-windows/data-providers-sm206015/) window.
1. Create a data provider, and specify its name and type in the **Name** and **Data type** fields.
1. On the **Parameters** tab, set the **FileName** parameter value to the copied link.
1. On the **Schema** tab in the **Source objects** area, click **Fill schema objects**. The source objects appear on the tab. Select the **Active** check box for the needed object. In the **Source fields** area, click **Fill schema fields**. The fields have been retrieved from the file and appear on the tab. Make sure all fields are active.
1. Click .
You have created a file provider and linked it to a file that was uploaded to the
system earlier.
This provider can be used for importing or exporting records.
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