How can I import data into mysql database via mysql workbench?

Question

I created a database in mysql. I have a .sql file. how can i import it into my database via mysql workbench ?

Answer 1

For MySQL Workbench 6.1: in the home window click on the server instance(connection)/ or create a new one. In the thus opened 'connection' tab click on 'server' -> 'data import'. The rest of the steps remain as in Vishy's answer.