You can export selected specifications to a .dox file, and import specifications into the database. The import/export function provides valuable information about the versions of the specification and any conflicts that arise. Using this information, you select which specifications to import/export and see which dependent specifications are included.
To import specifications in a file to the database
Click
and select a .dox file to import from.The
table is divided into four sections and displays information on the specifications in the database versus those found in the .dox file: of specification and if the specification is .
, , and : applies to the specifications in the database.
, , and : applies to the specifications in the .dox file.
and compare the database and .dox file and list the action that is taken when you click .
Consult the table, comparing the specification in the database with the one in the file, taking into account any
.Normally, the most suitable resolution (Merge action) is selected by default. However, in most cases you can click an action and change it, if needed.
Select a specification by clicking anywhere in the row. Any specifications required by the specification you selected, appear in the
table.If you selected one or more solution specifications, select below the table to import all sample documents found in the solution(s).
Select
at the end of a row. This specification is bolded. Other specifications required are italicized. The number of selected and total specifications included for import are displayed.Repeat step 4–6 for each specification you want to import.
Create a backup fileis selected by default. This creates a backup copy (a .dxb file) of your configuration database before importing the new specifications (the same as if you had followed the procedure in Backing up the configuration database). This file is saved to the location from which the .dox file is fetched. If you do not want that backup file, deselect .
Click
.
Managing conflicts between a specification to be imported/exported and an existing one