Members and Operations

On the Import window the Members list can be used to navigate around the database hierarchy.

You must state where the Imported model is to be located. This must be a SITE, ZONE or STRU element. Using the Members list, navigate round the database to the correct storage location and click Store in: CE. The window text indicates where the Imported model will reside. If there is not enough space on the window, the SITE's reference number is output rather than its name.

The Import process is essentially a three phase operation. First a reference model is built which is then compared with the original model identified during the Store in: CE operation. Then, if required, the changes, additions and deletions encountered in the comparison phase are transferred to the actual model. Thus, using the Operations toggles, you can control how the Import process is to proceed.

Note:
These options may be completely overridden if you want to perform a validity check as on the Run Information window.

You should be aware of how the model manages partial model transfers and where temporarily imported data goes before it is merged into the pre-existing model. See the sections describing the Import, Comparison and Merging processes.