Import System Defaults
- Last UpdatedSep 29, 2025
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Imports system default configurations from an XML file.
The following configuration sets can be imported:
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Project
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MDB
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Group
For the purposes of this guide, the import of an MDB level configuration is described.
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Launch Draw with any MDB.
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On the Admin tab, in the Settings group, click System Defaults to display the System Defaults window.
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Select the MDB configuration set.
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Select the required MDB level configuration. Multiple MDB level configurations can be imported.

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Select Import and select Configs import from the drop-down menu.
A message window displays, indicating the MDB level configuration to be updated.

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Select Yes to display the Open window.

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Navigate to the folder location and select the file to be imported.
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Select Open to import the MDB level configuration from an XML file.
Note:
Configuration database changes are applied immediately but require a save work once the System Defaults window is closed.