XML Import/Export

Method library content can be exported in XML format. The exported file can then be imported into thrid-party applications. It is also possible to import method library content in XML format, provided the data follows the correct XML schema.

You can download the latest XML schema from http://www.eclipse.org/epf/tool_component/xml_schema.php.

Due to the complexity of an import operation and its impact on a method library's integrity, we recommend 3rd party vendors export their library content in XML format and use the Import wizard to import the XML into a new or existing method library.

Exporting to XML

1. Use the File menu in the main toolbar and select Export....

   The Export Wizard will appear.

2. Expand the tree node for Method and select XML.

 



Click Next to continue.

3. Select the type of method library content to export:
• Export the entire method library
• Export one or more method plug-ins
• Export a method configuration

Click Next to continue.

The next few steps depend on the export options you select in Step 3.

Exporting the entire method library

4. Specify a name and location for the exported file. You can use the Browse button to navigate to the folder of your choice.
5. Click Finish to begin the export.

Exporting one or more method plug-ins

4. You will be prompted to select the method plug-ins you want to export. Click Next to continue.
5. You can review the dependencies for each plugin you selected by clicking on them. Click Next to continue.
6. Confirm the export selections by clicking Next
7. Specify a name and location for the exported file. You can use the Browse button to navigate to the folder of your choice.
8. Click Finish to begin the export.

Exporting a method configuration

4. Select the method configuration you want to export. All referenced method plug-ins in the selected configuration will be included in the export. Click Next to continue.
5. Specify a name and location for the exported file. You can use the Browse button to navigate to the folder of your choice. You must enter a filename before you can continue.
6. Click Finish to begin the export.

Importing from XML

1. Use the File menu in the main toolbar and select Import....

2. Expand the Method tree node and select XML.

   Click Next to continue.

3. Specify the XML file to be imported. You can use the Browse button to navigate to the location of the file.

4. Select one of these options:

   • Override existing method library content with the imported content
   • Merge imported content into the existing method library

   The default is Override. Click Next to continue.

5. Specify the location of your backup file. The backup is a copy of your library before the merge takes place. You have the option to Skip the backup if you want.
6. You will be see a dialog box indicating when the import is complete. You will have the option to inspect the error log at this point if you wish. Click OK to close the dialog box.