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Comment: Published by Scroll Versions from space WDESIGNER and version 23.1

To exchange Designer content between systems or namespaces, or simply to create a copy of something, you can export and import the contents of the explorer tree. However, import and export are not equally allowed for all elements. The table below lists the available options for each element:


NamespaceFolderService
Export(error)(tick)(tick)
Import(tick)(tick)(error)

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Exporting Explorer Content

If you want to export an element, for example to create a backup copy of your model, choose option select Export from the context menu.

If you choose to export On exporting from a Folder or Service, you have the choice whether or not to include the libraries used in the export.
By default libraries are included in an export.

Click Export to confirm your choice and start the actionexporting process.

During the export a message Generating file... is displayed.

A toast message also confirms the a successful export.

Importing Explorer Content

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If you want to import an element, for example to transfer a backup copy to another namespace, choose option select Import from the context menu.

A pop-up Import will open opens.

Click button Browse to select the file you want to import.

The name of the chosen selected file is displayed. If you want to To change your selection, use button click Change File.

If the correct file has been selected, start Start the import by clicking the Import button.

A toast message confirms the a successful import.

Export files can may contain necessary libraries. If you import an export file containing libraries, you will be notified by a pop-up notice.

Two different notes are possible:

  • Libraries imported successfully: The listed library versions The listed library versions have not already been available in the namespace and namespace and have been imported successfully.
  • Libraries already present in the namespace: The library version to be imported is already present in the namespace, and is therefore ignored. This applies to libraries of the same version, no matter if the imported library has the same or a different timestamp.

    Info

    Please check the imported service for functionality as the existing library will be assigned to the new service.

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The imported element is displayed in the tree.