Import Development Objects

It is only possible to import development objects that have been exported from a compatible Uniface Repository. Data is considered compatible if it comes from the same Repository version, or if it can be migrated to the current Repository.

Note: To load an XML file containing application data, you must use the data copy facility ($ude("copy") or /cpy).

To import application definitions:

In the Uniface IDE:
1. Choose Main Menu ( ≡ ) >Import XML ....
2. Click Open to start the import process.
  You will be asked to confirm the action because the import process may overwrite records in the Repository.
3. When prompted, click Import to confirm.
  The Messages tab will report whether the import was successful.
In ProcScript, use the $ude ("import") function. For more information, see $ude ("import").
From the IDE command line, you can use /imp to import an XML file created with the export facility. For more information, see /imp.

During the import process, Uniface checks the Uniface version and Repository version to ensure that the data is compatible. If it is, the data is imported and migrated (if necessary) to the current Uniface Repository structures. If the data is incompatible, Uniface does not allow the data to be imported.