1. A computer-implemented method for selecting objects for importation, each object including data and related processes, the method comprising: receiving a search query including an object type, the object type identifying two or more key fields that uniquely identify the object type specified in the search query; receiving a filter selection, the filter selection including one or more values of characteristics or key figures of the specified object type; searching a database and identifying objects of the specified object type that meet the filter selection; and returning a result to a user indicating the identified objects.