At a Glance

This function is accessible from the Derived Data Types folder in the project browser. It allows you to import one or several DDTs.

NOTE: If the DDT uses nested DDTs, these are also imported.

If a DDT type already exists in the current project, the software proposes the following options:

  • keep the element from the current project.

  • replace the project element with the one in the import file.

  • rename the imported element.

Importing a DDT

To import a DDT, perform the following operations:

Step

Action

1

In the project browser, select the Derived Data Types folder.

Result: This folder appears in reverse video.

2

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

Result: A dialog box appears on the screen.

3

Choose the source directory for the import (directory tree), then select the .XDD file to be imported.

Result: The name of the file then appears in the File name field.

4

Activate the Import command.

Result: A progress indicator lets you know how the import is proceeding.

5

A message tells you that the import is complete.

If any errors occur during import, you are informed of these by a message in the Output Window.