# Deck field option for file import (CSV) **URL:** \ **Category:** Suggestions\ **Created:** [March 12, 2022, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/deck-field-option-for-file-import-csv/18275 "2022-03-12T10:43:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cjdduarte](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/cjdduarte/32/29286_2.png) [@cjdduarte](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/cjdduarte)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2022, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/deck-field-option-for-file-import-csv/18275/1 "2022-03-12T10:43:38Z")
It will be possible to use the function to import the cards (example: CSV) and use a field to define the deck where the cards are inserted. Similar to the tag field, but for the deck. ![1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/anki2/original/2X/8/83e650c779b3cdb83bf4b90e5f289f366d3d0b5a.jpeg) ![3](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/anki2/original/2X/4/4b37a4b06e32f61cde383109119990195029b089.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![OldGrantonian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/oldgrantonian/32/986_2.png) [@OldGrantonian](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/OldGrantonian)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2022, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/deck-field-option-for-file-import-csv/18275/2 "2022-03-13T13:47:18Z")
. What exactly is the screenshot showing? I can see “Import” at the left of the title bar. But when I do File \> Import on myAnki, I see a File Manager window, with a list of .colpkg files which presumably I can import. What is the significance of the red arrows ? Thanks . ---
**Author:** ![abdo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/abdo/32/654_2.png) [@abdo](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/abdo)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/deck-field-option-for-file-import-csv/18275/3 "2022-03-13T16:32:57Z")
@OldGrantonian cjdduarte is suggesting adding a feature that allows specifying the deck the notes will be imported to in the imported text/CSV file instead of using the deck chooser, in a format like this: ```auto front1 back2 deck_name1 front1 back2 deck_name2 ... ``` ---
**Author:** ![OldGrantonian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/oldgrantonian/32/986_2.png) [@OldGrantonian](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/OldGrantonian)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/deck-field-option-for-file-import-csv/18275/4 "2022-03-13T17:52:50Z")
. Wow. You divined that just from the screenshot? Does that window currently exist in Anki? Or is it just a mock-up from a GUI designer, with no code behind ? I’m aware that “Duarte” do presentations. Thanks . ---
**Author:** ![abdo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/abdo/32/654_2.png) [@abdo](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/abdo)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2022, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/deck-field-option-for-file-import-csv/18275/5 "2022-03-13T18:28:28Z")
> [@OldGrantonian](#): > > Does that window currently exist in Anki? Or is it just a mock-up from a GUI designer, with no code behind ? It’s shown when choosing a text file in File \> Import. ---
**Author:** ![cjdduarte](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/cjdduarte/32/29286_2.png) [@cjdduarte](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/cjdduarte)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/deck-field-option-for-file-import-csv/18275/6 "2022-03-13T23:41:02Z")
that’s right 😀 😀 ---
**Author:** ![dae](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/dae/32/65_2.png) [@dae](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/dae)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2022, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/deck-field-option-for-file-import-csv/18275/7 "2022-03-14T04:36:43Z")
Added to [refactor import/export code · Issue #1018 · ankitects/anki · GitHub](https://github.com/ankitects/anki/issues/1018) for consideration