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Import - Button A_r1_c2

Overview

Button Position: A_r1_c2
Method Name: import_file
Button Text: Import

Description

Import a file from a directory to the current working directory.

    This function will prompt the user to select a source directory and file to
    import. The selected file will be copied to the current working directory.

Usage

  1. Click the Import button in the vailá GUI
  2. Follow the prompts in the dialog windows
  3. Select input files/directories as requested
  4. Configure parameters if needed
  5. Review the output files

This button launches one or more Python scripts from the vaila/ directory. For detailed script documentation, see: - vaila/help/ - Script-specific help files

Integration

This button integrates with other vailá modules: - Check related buttons in the same frame/section - Output files can be used as input for other modules

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Module not found: Ensure all dependencies are installed
  • File not found: Check that input files exist in the specified directory
  • Permission errors: Ensure write permissions for output directory

Getting Help

  • Check the script-specific help in vaila/help/
  • Review the main documentation in docs/
  • Open an issue on GitHub if problems persist

Last Updated: November 2025
Part of vailá - Multimodal Toolbox
License: AGPLv3.0