Method library content and method configurations can be
exported in XML format. You can choose to export the entire method
library, select individual method plug-ins, or select a method configuration
for export.
About this task
It is also possible to import method library content in
XML format, if the data follows the correct XML schema. You can download
the latest XML schema from eclipse.org.
Due to the complexity of
an import operation and its impact on a method library's integrity,
it is a good practice for third-party vendors to export their library
content in XML format and use the Import wizard to import the XML
into a new or existing method library.
To export an XML:
Procedure
- Click File and select
Export.
- Select
XML and click Next.
- Select the type of method library content to export:
- Export the entire method library
- Export one or more method plug-ins
- Export a method configuration
- If you chose to export one of the method plug-ins, a window
opens so that you can select the method plug-ins to export. If you
chose to export the entire method library, skip the next three steps.
- Select the method plug-ins to export and click Next.
- Review the dependencies for the method plug-in that you
are exporting. Click Next.
- Confirm the export settings and click Next.
- Enter a name and location for the XML file and click Finish.
You can use Browse to navigate to the location
of your choice.
- If you chose to export a method configuration, select Next to
continue.
- Select a method configuration to export. All referenced
method plug-ins in the selected configuration will be included in
the export. Click Next.
- Enter a name and location for the XML file and click Finish.
You can use Browse to navigate to the location
of your choice.