Export and import of object definitions

Provided export and import for object definitions

Previously you could not reuse object definitions in another configuration or another place within the configuration. The new mechanism for exporting and importing objects allows to reuse object definitions.

Workflow

Export

From any Object Edit dialog you can use the

Export button to export the current object

A window showing the reference tree of the current object is displayed. These objects will be included in the export.

Save the xml file to any location on your computer or network drive.

Import

Use the

Import Object button from the Configuration dialog ribbon to import a valid xml file. Browse to the intended file.

If there are Object definitions within in the configuration a Conflict window is displayed.

Choose one of the following options:

Keep the original object definitions
Use the imported object definitions and overwrite the original definitions
Keep the original and import as a copy

The imported object definitions are now listed in the respective object lists

Note

Currently you cannot export or import contexts. Therefore you have to assign the imported object definitions manually to the contexts.

What is the benefit of this enhancement?

Quick re-use of object definitions
Improved support options by exchanging single object definitions

Additional Information

Tips:
Limitations:	None.
Does this replace existing functionality?	No.
Configuration options associated with this functionality:	None