Importing Data Using Data Explorer
"Indexed Data" View
Only one file or channel can be selected in the tree view, whereas multiple channels can be selected at the same time in the list view.
In contrast to File Explorer, this view allows importing of complete files as well as individual channels.
a) Importing Data via the Clipboard
1.Select the file or channels in Data Explorer that you want to import.
2.Right-click with the mouse and from the context menu choose Copy.
3.Move the mouse cursor over the Object List, and from the context menu choose Paste.
b) Importing data using drag-and-drop
You can also import data if you use drag-and-drop to drag the data directly from Data Explorer to the Object List.
1.Select the file or channels in Data Explorer that you want to import.
2.Drag the data from Data Explorer to the Object List. If you want to link the data instead of copying it, you hold down the CTRL and SHIFT keys while you drop the files into the Object List. A linking symbol should appear on the cursor.
c) Importing data using Data Explorer commands
1.Select the file or channels in Data Explorer that you want to import.
2.Right-click with the mouse and from the context menu choose Copy to Project Database. If you want to link the file instead of copying it, choose the following from the context menu: Create Link(s) in Project Database.
3.The list view also includes the following commands: Copy All Channels of Selected File(s) to Project Database or Create All Channels of Selected File(s) As Link(s) in Project Database. This allows you to select one or more channels and import all channels of the associated files.
"All Files" View
Importing data from Data Explorer is handled similarly as importing from Windows Explorer.
Only one file can be selected in the tree view, whereas multiple files can be selected at the same time in the list view.
a) Importing Data via the Clipboard
1.In Data Explorer select the files that you want to import.
2.Right-click with the mouse and from the context menu choose Copy.
3.Move the mouse cursor over the Object List, and from the context menu choose Paste.
b) Importing data using drag-and-drop
You can also import data if you use drag-and-drop to drag the data directly from Data Explorer to the Object List.
1.In Data Explorer select the files that you want to import.
2.Drag the data from Data Explorer to the Object List. If you want to link the data instead of copying it, you hold down the CTRL and SHIFT keys while you drop the files into the Object List. A linking symbol should appear on the cursor.
3.All imported units are first corrected automatically using the unit correction tables in the project database and template databases. If units remain that are unknown to FlexPro, the Verify Units dialog box appears. For information on how to use this dialog box, see Checking Imported Units.
Note: Not every import filter supports linking. Importing using drag-and-drop takes into account some of the Import Settings set on the Data tab.