Parameter Extensions
- Last UpdatedSep 21, 2017
- 2 minute read
The following table describes the parameter extension columns for an export/import:
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Column |
Description |
|---|---|
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Extension (required) |
Name of the parameter extension. The name must be unique within the .csv file. |
|
ParameterGroup (optional) |
Name of the parameter group. |
|
Description (optional) |
Description for the extension. |
|
DataType (required) |
Can be Boolean, String, Integer, Double, Enum List, or String List. |
|
ActualValueRequired (optional) |
Whether the extension will require a value at runtime if used in an Ack On Exit capability. |
|
EditableAtRuntime (optional) |
Whether the extension is editable at runtime. Can be true or false. |
For all new extension names mentioned in the .csv file, a row is created with the corresponding details given in the file.
If you are doing an import for an existing extension, you cannot change the DataType.
To export parameter extensions
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From the Main menu, select Configuration > Parameter Extensions to display the Parameter Extensions Details page.
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Click Export. A confirmation message appears.
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Do any of the following:
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Click Open to open the .CSV file.
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Click Save to download the .CSV file at the default location.
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Click Save as to save the .CSV file at the location where you want to download the file.
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Click Save and Open to save the file and then open the .CSV file.
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To import parameter extensions
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From the Main menu, select Configuration > Parameter Extensions to display the Parameter Extensions Details page.
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Click Import. The Import Parameters slide-in window appears.
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In the slide-in window, click Browse to find the file you want to import.
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Select the file, then click Import. A confirmation message appears.
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Click OK.
NOTE: If no Parameter Group is defined in the .CSV file that you import, then all the Parameter Extensions are imported to the All Groups tab.