Overview
The window lets you create an export file (.xpt), which contains selected objects of the topology of a system project and their configuration. Optionally, you can include physical views in which exported devices appear as well as physical links.
You can use the file to import objects into the topology of the same or another system project.
The system project is locked while the software creates the export file.
Topology Upward Compatibility
You can import topology export files in a later version of Control Expert only if at the time of export, the attribute of the system project was enabled.
Otherwise, you can use an export file only with the version of Control Expert that was used to create it.
Exporting Physical Links
Physical links are exported only if the following conditions are fulfilled:
You have selected the check box.
Both linked devices are selected for export.
Exporting Configuration Files
Stored configuration files of a device are exported.
Exporting PACs
When you export a PAC, the associated control project is exported. If an application password is set, it is persisted.
Communication mapping data of scanned devices is included in the export file if the devices are exported together with the PAC.
Exporting From Password-Protected System Projects
When you export the topology from a password-protected system project, you will be prompted to enter this password when you import the topology export file.
Exporting Objects
To export objects of the topology of a system project, proceed as follows.
Step |
Action |
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1 |
Right-click the node in the pane or one or more devices and select .Result: The window opens. |
2 |
Select the objects that you want to export. NOTE: Close the window from its tab to cancel the
operation without exporting objects. Your selection is discarded.
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3 |
Optionally, select the check box. |
4 |
Click .Result: The dialog box opens. |
5 |
Select an export file name and location and click .Result: The software creates the export file (.xpt) based on your selection. NOTE: You can see a list of devices and physical views that
have been exported by double-clicking the entry that corresponds to
the export operation in the notification pane.
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6 |
Close the window. |