Data model export and import

It is possible to export and import data models in the Data tab view of the Reporting.

Asset export

Using the tabular view , you can export individual assets or assets in bulk. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Select one or more assets in the table.
  2. Click Export. All the assets to be exported are listed in this window.
  3. Select Include Universal ID to include the unique ID of the selected asset in the exported data.

Note

The Universal ID is a unique string ID assigned to an individual asset within the Reporting instance. It is used to update an existing asset in the system with its versions created or modified outside the current system. Such a modified asset can be imported into the system to seamlessly replace an existing one via the Universal ID.

  1. To confirm, click Export. The assets are bundled in a single file that is then downloaded to the default browser download folder, and can be accessed using the file browser.

During this procedure, a warning pops up saying that the data model connection strings (parameters) will not be included in the exported data model. This is a security feature, preventing unauthorized copying of database access parameters.

Data model import

To import data models into Reporting, you must do the following:

  1. Click Import at the top right of the Data models window to start the importing procedure.
  2. In the file browser, navigate to the file location and select it.
  • A warning pops up stating that the data models that are about to be imported do not contain corresponding connection strings. Imported data models will not be functional until the connection strings are configured after import.
  • The pop up also lists all the data models that will be imported.
  1. Select Replace existing datasource by Universal ID to update the existing data model in Reporting with the imported data model. Leave cleared if you want to import a new data model. For more information on the Universal Datasource ID, see Data Model Export.
  2. Click Confirm to finish the importing process. The imported data models contained in the file are imported and added to the Data models list in the Data tab.