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Exporting Object Definitions

You can export object definitions making them available to import into another repository. This is useful when you are working in a multiple repository development environment and want to share object definitions.

To export object definitions

1. In the Object Explorer, select the object type to export.
2. In the Object List Editor, select the object or objects to export.
3. Choose Tools > Add to Archive.

   The Export to Archive File dialog box appears.

4. If you want to include additional objects in the export file:
   1. Do not click Save.
   2. Return to the Object Explorer and select the object type to export.
   3. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3.

      NOTE:  You can remove objects from the Export to Archive dialog box by selecting the object and pressing Delete.

5. Enter the path to the directory where the archive file is to be to stored.
6. Click Save.

   The object or objects are saved as files with an SIF extension.

   NOTE:  This file overwrites any existing SIF files with the same name. You cannot add objects to an existing export file.