Exporting/Importing Processing configuration

Process configuration can be exported from AdapLink and then re-imported at a later time, - and potentially into a different system.

To use the Export function go the ‘Model-Type Index’ transaction and complete the following steps:

1. Select the configuration element that should be exported.
2. Click the Export button to start the export process.
3. Enter a location to save an xml-file (of type ‘.mty’).

The file contains all the information captured in the selected element.

To use the Import function go the ‘Model-Type Index’ transaction and complete the following steps:

1. Click the Import button to start the import process.
2. Browse to find/select the correct .mty-file.
3. Once immported click the Save button.

The Export and Import functionality is particularly useful in two situations:

1. When moving configuration from a test/development enviroment to a production environment the export/import functions enable a safe and targeted transfer without any manual re-keying of information. The process flows like this:

• Log into AdapLink in the test/dev enviroment, navigate to the Model-Type Index transaction, select the relevant element and click the Import button.
• The log into the production enviroment, navigate to the Model-Type Index transaction, click the Import button, select the exported file and save.

1. When testing changes to configuration a complete ‘Un-do’ can be ensured by always exporting the element before making changes so that they can be reimported if required.