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. The location 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 resides. 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. Refer to Comparison and Merge Processes for further information.

Compare ( + Merge ) imports the model and compares the reference model with the location chosen to be the storage area. At this point you are asked whether to merge the models. Click Yes to continue with the merge process and complete the Import.

Compare + Merge just goes through the complete Import process. For example, the import, comparison and merging are completed without any interaction. The action is only to be performed if you are absolutely sure that the outcome is correct.

Merge from File takes a merge command file produced during the current session only and imports it directly into the model. The reference model must not have been deleted beforehand. Otherwise, you may lose any elements added to the model by the external detailing package. The option is very quick and there are no system checks.

Error and Log File Messages

Import and Cancel

The Control item on the Import window has just one option, Exit, which removes all forms and menus and global variables associated with the interface.

Cancel closes the Import window.

Import executes the Import process. As it proceeds you are kept informed of the progress.

Import Bar Menu

The Control item on the Import window has four options: Re-initialize, Configure, Mapping Convertor and Exit. If you change any mapping files or any other variables:

Re-initialize reloads these files to save you having to rebuild the whole User Interface from scratch.

Configure enables you to define run parameters, model parameters, display colours and environment parameters. Refer to Customise SDNF - System Configuration for further information.

Map Converter starts the tool that helps you rebuild Profile mapping files, refer to External Mapping Files for further information.

Exit command removes all forms and menus and global variables associated with the interface.

The General item has one option, Highlight which displays the Highlighter window enabling you to identify new, changed and deleted items in the model.