Import Diagrams Facility

Select either the option from the SMM toolbar or File > Import > Diagrams from the main menu to display the Open window.

Browse for and select the XML file or files of the diagrams to import, and click Open. The default import file location is specified on the User Options dialog. For further information, refer to Set Default Import Location.

As part of the import procedure, depending on the settings specified on the Project Options dialog. For further information, refer to Set Release Behaviour of Elements on Import, elements may be automatically released.

If this is the case, comments may be entered regarding the change in release status and recorded against each released element in the schematic database in the Release Comments dialog, which is automatically displayed.

Enter the comments and click OK. To terminate the import, click Cancel.

Whether or not this dialog is displayed is also specified on the Project Options dialog.

Data is may be released (or un-released) after the import if required. For further information, refer to Release and Un-Release Data.

The Import Progress dialog is then displayed. For further information, refer to Import Progress Dialog.