Import tab settings
The
Import
tab of the Import Export Manager
is used to import objects and parameter values from a schedule file.This table describes the settings on the
Import
tab.Setting | Description |
|---|---|
New - Create new project | Select this option to create a project based on the imported schedule. The project name in the schedule cannot exist in the connected ACM database. |
Replace - Overwrite project | Select this option to replace the specified project with the project in the imported schedule. The project name in the schedule must be the same as the project name specified in the Project text box.When this import option is run the current version of the specified project is exported to the ACM backup folder and deleted from the ACM database before importing the schedule to the project. |
Update - Merge with existing project (will not delete existing objects) | Select this option to update the specified project with the information contained in the imported schedule. When this import option is run the current version of the specified project is exported to the ACM backup folder and deleted from the ACM database before merging the imported schedule with the project. Schedule content that is new will be added to the specified project while schedule content that is different between the project in the database and the project in the schedule will be updated to match the content from the schedule. However, schedule content that was deleted or was not exported is not deleted from the selected Project. |
Auto Continue | Select this checkbox to automatically continue the import process using the specified schedule without requiring additional confirmations if no errors or warnings are present. |
Excel File | Type the path to the schedule Excel file (.xlsx) to import or click the ellipsis to browse to the file location. |
Open Backup Folder | Opens the ACM backup folder. |
Backup original | Creates a backup of the original project. |
Import | Imports the specified schedule file to the specified project. The Import button is available when the import configuration is valid. |
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