Database Management Import Files

Import Files

If you are converting an existing application from an outside design, you can use this option to import the existing data. It must be in the specific format required by the import process.

When you select this option, the overlay shown below appears.

Import Files Overlay

The following fields are available on the Import Files overlay.

Disposition of Native File. Enter 1 if you wish to merge the external file with any data already in the existing design file. Enter 2 if you want the external file to replace the existing design file. If there are no records in the existing design file, enter 2.

Select proceed to begin the import. A 'status' screen will show you each file as it is being imported.