Importing XML

Method content previously exported by Engineering Method Composer as an XML file can be re-imported. An imported XML file will become a method plug-in with a configuration.

Before you begin

The import process requires a library. You must open an existing library or create a new one before importing.

Procedure

  1. Click File and clickimport icon Import.
  2. Select XML iconXML. Click Next.
  3. Specify the XML file to be imported. You can use Browse to navigate to the file.
  4. Select one of these merge options:
    • Override existing method library content with the imported content
    • Merge imported content into the existing method library
    • Merge imported content into the existing method library (element level merge); when selected, this option merges the content into the method library at the element level rather than the package level.
  5. Select one of these check base plug-in options:
    • Check base plug-ins
    • Ignore and remove unresolved references
  6. Click Finish. The Backup Library window displays.
  7. Specify the location of your backup file. The backup is a copy of your library before the merge takes place. You have the option to Skip the backup if you want.
  8. A window opens indicating when the import is complete. You can inspect the error log. Click OK.

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