# Importing entities and mappings from another project

You can import entities and mappings from another project with the same Storage Zone type. This can be useful within a development environment, for example, if you need to integrate a private developer's project with the main project.

To import entities and mappings

1. Open the **Manage Metadata** window as described in [Managing the metadata](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/compose/December2024/Content/ComposeDWDL/Main/DL/Model/manage_model.htm).

2. In the **Entities** toolbar, click the **Import from Project** button.

3. The **Import from Project** wizard opens.

4. In the **Entities** tab:

   * Select a project from the **Import from Project** drop-down list.
   * Optionally, search for specific entities.
   * Select which entities to import or select **Select All** to import all entities.

5. Click **Next** to select which mappings to import.

   Information note

   To create new entities and mappings if the selected entities and mappings already exist, clear the **Replace existing entities and mappings** check box.

   The new entities/mappings will be named `<existing_name>_IMPORTED` (or `<existing_name>_IMPORTED_<n+>` if the entity/mapping is imported more than once).

6. In the **Mappings** tab:

   Either click **Finish** to import all mappings for the selected entities (the default).

   -OR-

   Select which mappings you want to import and then click **Finish** to import the selected entities and mappings.

   Information note

   If you do not wish to import any mappings, clear the **Mappings** check box before clicking **Finish**.