Import Procedures

The Procedure Import Utility allows import of Procedures from an XML file, such as the one produced by the Procedure Export utility (see Export Procedures).

Important: Importing Procedures that were exported by a previous version of AVEVA Mobile Operator is not supported. Upgrade the database first, then export the Procedures, to make a compatible export. Procedures can not be imported to a site using a different language setting than the one used by the exporting site.

To launch the Procedure Import Utility, select "Procedure Importer" from the Utilities menu. The Procedure Importer window opens to the "General" tab.

To import Procedures, follow the directions below.

1. Click the ellipsis () button to open the file browser.

2. Use the file browser to navigate to the location of the XML file.

3. Double-click the file’s listing, or left-click the file’s listing, and click "Open."

   

4. Click the checkbox next to any Procedures you do not wish to import to clear the boxes.

   

   Tip: The "Select All" and "Unselect All" buttons will check or uncheck all listed items, respectively.

5. Click the "Select Base" button to open the Base browser.

6. Left-click the Base to which you wish to save the Procedure, and click "OK."

   

7. Optionally, click the Processing Options tab to specify how the Procedure Importer should treat the information it reads.

   

   Support Object Options

   • Update Support Objects: Ensures that required List data (Assets, Roles, etc.) are imported with the Procedure.

     Note: Trends and Attached Documents are not imported with "Update Support Objects" checked.

   • Insert without Assets: Check this box to create the Procedure without also creating the Assets the Procedure references.

   • Create Roles: If checked, Roles referenced within Procedures On Demand are created.

     Save Options

   • Save with validation errors: With this radio button selected, the Procedure importer will save the Procedure even if it fails validation (likely if some of the Support Object Options are unchecked).

   • Save only if valid: Click this radio button to ensure that only Procedures which pass validation are imported.

     Note: For more information regarding Validation, see Validate Procedures.

   • Release after saving: Check this box to mark the Procedure "Released" after import. This option is only available with "Save only if valid" selected.

8. Click the "Import" button on the "General" tab to import the selected Procedure.

   If the import is successful, the "Import Successful" message appears. If it fails, you may need to check all of the Support Object options on the Processing Options tab.