Import from XMI

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Publish > Model Exchange > Import Package > Import Package from Native/XMI File

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Filename

Type the directory path and filename from which to import the XML/XEA file.

Import diagrams

Select the checkbox to import diagrams.

Strip GUIDs

Select the checkbox to remove Universal Identifier information from the file on import.

By removing the GUID, you can import a Package twice into the same model; the second import requires the checkbox to be selected, to apply new GUIDs to avoid element collisions.

Write log file

Select the checkbox to write a log of import activity (recommended).

The log file is saved in the directory from which the file is being imported, with the same name as that of the imported file plus the suffix _ import.log.

Import using single transaction

This option defaults to the setting of the 'Import using single transaction' checkbox in the 'XML Specifications' page of the 'Preferences' dialog. If you prefer, you can change the option from the default setting.

If the checkbox is selected, the file is imported in one transaction. This is not recommended for large imports.

If the checkbox is not selected the data items are imported separately; you can identify problem items without the whole import being blocked. If the import is likely to encounter locking issues, or if you are importing a large file, deselect the checkbox.

Import Discussions by

This option defaults to the setting of the 'XMI/VC Import Policy for Discussions' option on the 'General' page of the 'Manage Model Options' dialog.

The option will be enabled if the option 'Allow user to override if prompted' is selected on the 'General' page of the 'Manage Model Options' dialog.

If enabled, click on the drop-down arrow and select an option that determines how to import Discussions from XML :

• Merging from XML - select this option to retain the existing Discussions in the model and merge those in Native/XMI file
• Restoring from XML - select this option to delete the existing Discussions in the model and import those in Native/XMI file

Merge XMI

Click on this button to display two options for merging the content of the XMI file with the content of the selected Package.

• 'Use Merge File' - Merge the contents of the XMI file with the contents of the Package using a Merge File
• 'Direct Merge' - Merge the contents of the XMI file directly with the contents of the Package, without a Merge File

Treat Imported Datatypes

If you are importing from Rose XMI 1.1, click on the drop-down arrow and select the datatypes to add to the model.

Baseline Package after Import

Select this checkbox to open the 'Create Baseline' dialog, through which to baseline the imported Package once the import is complete.

Selecting this option also generates a Merge File when exporting a Package to XMI 1.1 using the 'Export Package to Native/XMI File' dialog.

Import

Click on this button to start the import.

Close

Click on this button to close the dialog.

Help

Click on this button to display this Help page.

Import Progress

Indicates the progress of the import.