NOTICE: The Import function of Database Management is a powerful tool that modifies data in the current configuration. ALWAYS back up your data before executing a data Import.
The articles in this section of the Knowledge Base involve importing and exporting from the Database Management window. For general information regarding the Database Management tool, or how to access it, see
Database Management Utilities (Overview).
This simplified article provides a brief tutorial for importing Products using the Database Management Utility.
All records associated with the selected Product(s) are NOT transferred by default. Records such as Subassemblies and Materials should be selected independently.
Fig. 01 – Database Management Utility – Import Products
- Select IMPORT from Selected Source to Current Configuration > browse to the file location containing the MicrovellumFactory.sdf to be imported > select the MicrovellumFactory.sdf.
- Select the Products tab.
- The middle panel is populated with data from the selected database. Select the Product(s) to be imported from this central panel.
When pulling from an archival database, chances are not everything in the external database needs to be imported. The middle panel in the image above allows you to select only the items you wish to import. The items specified appear in the panel on the right. Items can be selected from multiple categories at once.
- Select Transfer.
Additional Options
When importing products, there are no Additional Options available.
Resolving Duplicates
When importing from a database that includes data duplicated from the Factory Database, like an archival database, the Resolve Duplicate Names window appears.
Fig. 02 – Resolve Duplicate Names
There are three options to resolve duplicates:
- Skip – Does not change the existing item, and an additional item is not added. The item is ignored.
- Replace – Replaces the item in the target location that has the duplicate name.
- Keep Both – Appends to the target location. A new name must be given to the item.
Fig. 03 – New Name
When a product is imported, the software needs to be restarted before that Product can be selected from the Draw Products menu.
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