25.3.4 Managing Export Files from the Export Repository

Import, install, or delete export files stored in the Export Repository.

Tip:

You can also import an export file from the Export Repository. Navigate to the Export Repository and click the Import File and then go to step 3 in Importing an Application or Page Export.

• About Installing Export Files
  When you import Export Files into a target Oracle APEX instance, the files are stored in the Export Repository. From the Export Repository, you can import, install, or delete Export Files.
• Installing an Application Export from the Export Repository
  If you did not install your Application Export after importing, you can install it in the Export Repository.
• Installing Other Files from the Export Repository
  If you did not install your Export Files after importing, you can install them in the Export Repository.
• Deleting Files from the Export Repository
  Delete export files from the Export Repository.

See Also:

• Understanding the Export and Import Process

• How to Create a Custom Application

• Exporting and Importing from a Command Line in Oracle APEX Administration Guide

25.3.4.1 About Installing Export Files

When you import Export Files into a target Oracle APEX instance, the files are stored in the Export Repository. From the Export Repository, you can import, install, or delete Export Files.

After you create an Export File, you can install it in the following ways:

• After Importing:

  After you import the Export Files, you can install them by clicking the Next button.

• From the Export Repository:

  Import the Export Files and then install the files from the Export Repository.

• From Oracle SQL Developer Command Line (SQLcl):

  Install the export files from SQLcl.

Tip:

You can simplify the steps needed to deploy an application by creating a custom application.

See Also:

• How to Create a Custom Application
• Exporting Workspaces, Applications, and App Components
• Importing Export Files
• Installing Exported Applications in a Runtime Environment in Oracle APEX Administration Guide

25.3.4.2 Installing an Application Export from the Export Repository

If you did not install your Application Export after importing, you can install it in the Export Repository.

To install an Application Export from the Export Repository:

1. Navigate to the Export Repository:
   1. On the Workspace home page, click the App Builder icon.
   2. Select an application.
   3. On the Application home page, click Utilities.
   4. Click Export Repository.
2. Find the application export and click Install in the Action column.

   The Install Application Wizard appears.

3. To install the file:
   1. Parsing Schema - Select a schema. After the installation finishes successfully, this will be used to set the owner of the application.
   2. Build Status - Set the build status of the application. Options include:

      • Run Application Only - Users can only run an application.

        Selecting Run Application Only is an effective way to protect an application from modifications from other developers.

      • Run and Build Application - Users can run an application and developers can both run and edit an application.

      Tip:

      If you select Run Application Only, you can only change this setting after you import the application by signing in to Administration Services.
   3. Install As Application - Options include:

      • Auto Assign New Application ID - A new application ID will be created for you.

      • Reuse Application ID XX From Imported Application - The existing application ID will be used. When you install an application with the same ID as an existing application in the current workspace, the existing application is deleted and then replaced by the new application.

      • Change Application ID - Specify a new application ID.

      You must specify an application ID that is unique across all APEX workspaces.

   4. Click Install Application.
4. If Credentials or Remote Servers are detected, follow the on-screen instructions to set up the Credentials or Remote Servers for your workspace.
5. If supporting objects are detected, the wizard guides you through the installation process. Click Install Supporting Objects and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. On the confirmation page, select the appropriate button:
   • Install Summary
   • Edit Application
   • Run Application

25.3.4.3 Installing Other Files from the Export Repository

If you did not install your Export Files after importing, you can install them in the Export Repository.

To install other Export Files stored in the Export Repository:

1. Navigate to the Export Repository:
   1. On the Workspace home page, click the App Builder icon.
   2. Select an application.
   3. On the Application home page, click Utilities.
   4. Click Export Repository.
2. Select the file to be installed and click Install in the Action column.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. The steps differ slightly depending upon the export type.

25.3.4.4 Deleting Files from the Export Repository

Delete export files from the Export Repository.

To delete export files stored in the Export Repository:

1. Navigate to the Export Repository:
   1. On the Workspace home page, click the App Builder icon.
   2. Select an application.
   3. On the Application home page, click Utilities.
   4. Click Export Repository.
2. Select the file to be deleted and click Delete Checked.