List of XML export options

Include All Referenced Objects

Causes dependent references to be exported, as detailed in the List of exported objects (All Referenced Objects command) table. Use this option to facilitate moving objects between different PI AF databases.

Include Security Settings

Causes the security settings of individual objects to be exported. This option increases the amount of time required for the export and subsequent import operations. You must have Administrative privileges to import objects that have the security setting specified.

Flatten XML

Exports hierarchical objects in a flat format. Exporting in a flat style can make editing in some tools simpler. Hierarchical objects that will be exported flat are attributes, attribute templates, elements, and event frames.

Simplify Configuration Strings

Removes Data Archive and tag identifiers from configuration strings for PI point data references. Additionally, substitution parameters will be resolved.

Note: This option slows the export process because it requires evaluation of the saved configuration strings.

Include Default Values

Includes the default values assigned to objects. Without this option, a property that has not been changed from its default setting is not included in the output. This saves considerable space and time when you are exporting large amounts of data.

Include Unique IDs

Includes the unique ID of each object in the export. By including this option, you can rename existing items during an import to the same database. Unless rename is required, it is more efficient to leave this option turned off.

Library Objects Only

Limits the database export to include only library objects (templates, enumeration sets, reference types, tables, table connections, categories, and UOM databases).

Include Event Frames, Transfers, and Cases

Exports event frames, transfers, and cases.