Copying Data Between Databases

It is possible to use RECONFIGURE to copy schematic data between databases, and also to copy databases between projects. Below is an example of the procedure for copying data from SCHEMATIC/DIAGRAMS database in one project, source, to MASTER/TEST database located in another project, target:

1. Open Admin in the source project and type the following instructions on the command line (please note that there is no need to use the SAMEREF option):

   FROM DB SCHEMATIC/DIAGRAMS

   TO FILES /TMPF

   RCFCOPY ALL

   RECONFIGURE

2. Save work and close Admin.

3. Open Admin in the target project.

4. Make sure that the target TEST database exists in the target project (if not create it). It is not necessary that the source and target databases have the same number.

5. Type the following instructions on the command line:

   FROM FILES /TMPF

   TO DB MASTER/TEST

   RECONFIGURE

6. All data have now been copied together with associated files (for diagrams, templates and stencils) and no other action is required before they can be used.

For further information, refer to the Administrator Command Reference Manual.