Comparison and Merging Processes

The Import, Comparison and Merge process involves three stages. First, the model is imported. You then has the option of comparing the imported model with the original model, after which they may merge the new data into the old model, or the comparison and merge process can be performed as one with no user interaction. Although you can tell the system to Import, Compare and Merge the model straight away this should only be performed if you are sure of the end result. It is advised that you compare the models first and then inspect the results before merging.

You can decide to keep the imported reference model as has been described above - but is warned that this is only to be regarded as transitory information. It may also not be a complete representation of the data imported as some of it will get transferred to the real design area.

If the target area is empty, the Compare/Merge processes are bypassed which can be a lot faster when importing large amounts of data.