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4.1.2 Import

The Import function allows you to load data into 4G:PLM. The same formats are supported that are output by the Export function.

Tip: to understand the import format easily, try exporting some objects first. You can use the export file as a template for the import file you want to create.

The Import function can be found in the “Tools” menu:

Figure 4.4.a: Import Window

Selecting “Import Part” brings up the following dialog:

Figure 4.4.b: Import Window

By clicking on the “” button, you can select the import file. Other options, such as the “Fields” dialog are similar to those in the export function. When you have selected the file, you will see a preview of the items that will be imported, along with error messages if any.

The “Mode” option is important: if you select “Overwrite”, then 4G:PLM attempts to create new objects for each line in the import file. If you select “Update”, it only creates new objects if the imported object does not exist; if it exists, it attempts to update the object with the attribute values found in the import file.