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title: Using the schema editor utilities
description: Use the PingDirectory schema editor Schema Utilities tab to import schema elements from a file and check schema compliance.
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# Using the schema editor utilities

The schema editor provides a **Schema Utilities** tab where you can import new schema elements from a file and check schema compliance.

## About this task

If you are importing a schema file, the system automatically checks for compliance before the import. If the definition doesn't meet schema compliance, the system displays an error message. However, you should check if your file is compliant with your schema before importing it.

To check schema compliance using the schema editor:

## Steps

1. Start the administrative console.

2. In the top-level navigation menu, click **LDAP Schema**.

3. In the schema editor, click the **Schema Utilities** tab.

4. Add your schema definition using one of two methods:

   ### Choose from:

   * To have the system check an LDIF file, click **Import Schema Elements** and select a file to upload.

   * Copy and paste a new schema definition into the field.

5. Click **Validate Entries**.

   ### Result:

   If there is a problem with your definition, you see an error message.