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# Import

To start importing recipes, go to Main Menu by clicking the similar icon below.

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Then click the Recipes menu item from the Main Menu.

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From the Recipes page, import the recipe file. Click the "Import" button as shown in the image below.&#x20;

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Clicking the "Import" button will show the System File Dialog which will allow you to locate the Animal Diet Formulator exported file (".adf" file).&#x20;

After selecting the file, the system will verify the file based on the below conditions:

* The file contains a valid data structure.
* The current user is allowed to create another pet.&#x20;
* The current user is allowed to create another recipe.
* The current user is allowed to create an ingredient if there is a custom ingredient in the recipe
* The current user is allowed to create measurements if there is a custom measurement used in the recipe.

If all conditions are valid, a pop-up containing the recipe information, ingredients, and desired percentages is shown for confirmation.&#x20;

Clicking the "Import" button at the bottom right of the pop-up will import the recipe and redirect you to the imported recipe.