> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cognite.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Modeling data in Excel

> Use Excel templates to create and modify data models with NEAT.

Use Excel spreadsheets to define physical data models and work with NEAT outside the notebook environment.

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  <Card title="Physical data model" icon="database" href="/cdf/deploy/neat/data_modeling/excel/physical/overview">
    Understand how the physical data model maps to CDF Domain Modeling Service (DMS).
  </Card>

  <Card title="Physical data model reference" icon="book" href="/cdf/deploy/neat/data_modeling/excel/physical/reference">
    Reference for sheets and fields in the NEAT Excel template.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Properties sheet" icon="list" href="/cdf/deploy/neat/data_modeling/excel/physical/properties">
    Field definitions and usage for the properties sheet.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Views sheet" icon="table" href="/cdf/deploy/neat/data_modeling/excel/physical/views">
    Views and filters in the physical data model.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Enum sheet" icon="tag" href="/cdf/deploy/neat/data_modeling/excel/physical/enum">
    Define enumerations and reference them in properties.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Units" icon="ruler" href="/cdf/deploy/neat/data_modeling/excel/physical/units">
    Available units for use in physical data model properties.
  </Card>
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