# NodeGraph import lineage rules

Node file: Path to the text file that contains the Nodes that should be imported by this rule (See Appendix 4 for more details).

Link file: Path to the text file that contains the links that should be used to connects Nodes by this rule (See Appendix 4 for more details).

Use rule name as top level: If having more than one rule in each category, use rule name as top level, to separate them. This will add a new parent node that will contain all entries targeted in the rule as children nodes (or subnodes).

Import Category: Choose from the categories created in [Categories](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/nodegraph/Content/NodeGraph/Documentation/Visualization_settings.htm#CATEGORI) or create a new category via the built-in sub-menu.

Unmapped data source category: Choose from the categories created in section [Categories](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/nodegraph/Content/NodeGraph/Documentation/Visualization_settings.htm#CATEGORI) or create a new category via the built-in sub-menu.

Unmapped file source category: Choose from the categories created in section [Categories](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/nodegraph/Content/NodeGraph/Documentation/Visualization_settings.htm#CATEGORI) or create a new category via the built-in sub-menu.

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#### Full list of rule fields

Add a NodeGraph Lineage rule

| Field | Default Input |
| --- | --- |
| SELECT RULE TYPE | Import rule |
| NAME | Enter a name for this rule |
| DESCRIPTION | Description (optional) |
| NODE FILE | Enter or select a file |
| LINK FILE | Enter or select a file |
| IMPORT CATEGORY | Select category or add new |
| UNMAPPED SOURCE CATEGORY | Select category or add new |
| UNMAPPED TARGET CATEGORY | Select category or add new |
| RULE PRIORITY | Enter a processing priority for this rule |