List File Layouts

File layouts define the file structure of a list file. Most list vendors provide list files in a specified format that typically does not change. When you use multiple lists from the same vendor, a file layout eliminates the need to map all the list fields each time you rent a new list. You can define a file layout once and reuse the layout each time you import a list from the vendor into the program.

Note: A file layout is associated with a record source. If you save a file layout for one source and import a list into another source, the file layout will not be available in the Layout field for the new import.

A valid .csv file is required to add a file layout. The first row of the file must contain header fields. After you select the file, the header fields appear in the Field Name column where they can be mapped to pre-defined program fields or to fields you define yourself.

From the File Layouts tab on the Acquisition Lists page, you can view file layouts created from previous list imports.