# \#externals

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## [How to import an external from one network to another](https://forum.encoord.com/t/how-to-import-an-external-from-one-network-to-another/310)

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**Author:** [@smeloney](https://forum.encoord.com/u/smeloney)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.encoord.com/t/how-to-import-an-external-from-one-network-to-another/310 "2025-04-21T21:46:27Z")

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I would like to import an external (in particular a nuclear generator) from one network (ENET39) to another network (a custom built one). Is this possible? Thanks!

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## [Creating a new external via GUI](https://forum.encoord.com/t/creating-a-new-external-via-gui/242)

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**Author:** [@seanjennings](https://forum.encoord.com/u/seanjennings)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.encoord.com/t/creating-a-new-external-via-gui/242 "2025-04-13T17:01:10Z")

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Hi. I have a super basic question. I’m trying to add a new external to a node, specifically an electric storage external. When I click on the external in the map, I see a different menu than is shown in the how-to docs.…

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## [Copying and Moving externals](https://forum.encoord.com/t/copying-and-moving-externals/276)

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**Author:** [@jimhSAIntencoord](https://forum.encoord.com/u/jimhSAIntencoord)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.encoord.com/t/copying-and-moving-externals/276 "2025-04-09T18:37:49Z")

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What is the best way to duplicate externals? I have tried exporting the network to excel and duplicating an external but get an error when I try to upload the new network with the additional external. If the answer is t…