Design Reuse window
- Last UpdatedJun 02, 2026
- 4 minute read
Exports and imports data to and from a Transfer Set and defines the settings for data transfer. For detailed instructions on Design Reuse export and import, see Export design data from a project and Import design data to a project.
Export tab
Exports design data from the project and saves it in a Transfer Set.

Export options
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Add external selection |
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Adds the selected items from other locations (the Model Explorer, Draw Explorer, 3D View, or search result) to the export list. |
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Get referred items |
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Opens the Referred items dialog, where you can add the referenced items of the selected item to the export list. |
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Remove |
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Removes the selected item from the export list. |
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Export |
Executes the export of the selected list items. |
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Display export info |
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Displays the export log. Only available after an export. |
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Additional options in the shortcut menu: |
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Set to current element |
Sets the selected item in export list to current element in the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer. |
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Select all |
Selects all items in the export list. |
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Export list columns
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Name |
Displays the element name. |
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Type |
Displays the element type. |
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Status |
Displays the element's export status. This column is populated after selecting Export. |
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Message |
Displays any error messages or information associated with the export outcome. |
Import tab
Imports design data to the project from a Transfer Set.

Import Options
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Open |
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Opens the Select transfer Set window where you can select the Transfer Set to import. |
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Transfer Set Properties |
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Opens the Transfer Set Properties window to view the Transfer Set properties set during export:
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Check all items in list |
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Selects all items in the import list. |
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Uncheck all items in list |
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Removes the selection of all items in the import list. |
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Import |
Imports the selected items to the project. |
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Display log |
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Displays the result log file. Only available after import. |
Import list columns
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Name |
Displays the element name. |
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Type |
Displays the element type. |
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Status |
Displays the element's import status. This column is populated after selecting Import. |
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Message |
Displays any error messages or information associated with the import outcome. |
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Topology Order |
Displays the order in which items are imported. |
Settings tab

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General Settings |
Shows the general settings for Design Reuse. |
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Local Settings |
Shows the local settings for the graphical user interface for Design Reuse. |
Settings Options
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Reload |
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Reloads the general settings and item settings from file. |
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Display |
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Displays the items settings. |
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Reset |
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Reverses all local settings changes made since startup. |
Local Settings options
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DefaultTransfersetNamePrefix |
Defines the default prefix of the Transfer Set name. |
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GeneralHelpVisible |
Defines the general help text visibility. True: Shows help text. False: Hides help text. |
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LocalHelpVisible |
Defines the local help text visibility. True: Shows help text. False: Hides help text. |











