Once your data is added, you can format it as necessary using preset or custom fields. Choose a CSV, Google Sheets, Excel file to upload, or copy and paste data directly from a spreadsheet program like Google Sheets or Excel.Select “Import Data” from the org chart shape library, or click File > Import Data > Org Chart.Use our interactive template as a visual step-by-step guide to get started: Click to get started with data linkingĪlternatively, you can follow these simple steps: With data linking, you can connect live data from Google Sheets or data from a CSV file to specific shapes in your diagrams, effectively eliminating the double data entry.Ĭonnecting data to your diagram is simple. Gone are the days when you had to do extra work to update data both in Excel and in your diagrams. Eliminate duplicative data entry with data linking
If you're currently a free user or haven't signed up yet, see our pricing page to start a free trial and automate your work now. Note: The features mentioned in this article will require a paid Lucidchart account. Here’s how we’re pushing the envelope to help you automate some of your work:ĭata linking Org charts Mind maps and sticky notes Cloud architecture diagrams Sales account maps UML sequence diagrams ER diagrams At Lucidchart, we believe that working visually shouldn’t mean more work for you-that’s why we are always finding new ways to use existing data to generate compelling visuals automatically.
