At a Glance

This function is accessible from the Derived Data Types folder in the project browser.

Depending on the element that you have selected in the directory tree of the project browser, it allows you to export:

  • All the current project DDTs (even those that have not been used).

  • One DDT.

NOTE: If you export a DDT that uses nested DDTs, these are also exported automatically.

File generated during export of all DDTs

When you export all the DDTs, the software generates an .XDD file which contains all the unprotected information for the project DDTs.

File generated during export of one DDT

When you export one DDT, the software generates an .XDD file which contains all the unprotected information such as the current DDT and DDTs used.

Exporting one or more DDTs from the project browser

To export one DDT, or all the DDTs, of a project, perform the following operations from the project browser:

Step

Action

1

Select the element to be exported.

Result: The selected element appears in reverse video.

2

Activate the Export command from the File menu or the contextual menu.

Result: A dialog box appears on the screen.

3

Select the destination directory for the export (directory tree) and enter the file name.

4

Activate the Export command.

Result: a progress indicator lets you know how the export is proceeding.

5

A message in the output window tells you that export is complete.