When to Use LoadFromFile and Import/Export

LoadFromFile, LoadFileSet, and the import/export framework are tools for moving data. Simply put:

• LoadFromFile is used for loading a single file into a Windchill system during the initial setup of the system.

• LoadFileSet is used for loading multiple files into a Windchill system during the initial set up of the system.

• The import/export framework is the data exchange between two existing systems.

The data loaders (LoadFromFile and LoadFileSet) and the import/export framework support different object types:

Object	Loader	Supported by Import/Export?
Data Formats	LoadDataFormat	No
Documents	LoadDoc	Yes
Effectivity	LoadEffectivity	No
Folders	LoadFolder	Yes
Values	LoadValue	Yes
Index Rules	LoadIndexRule	No
Contexts (formerly known as Containers)	LoadContainer	No
ContextTeams (formerly known as Container Teams)	LoadContainerTeam	Yes (for shared teams only)
Context Templates (formerly known as Container Templates)	LoadContainerTemplate	No
Life Cycles	LoadLifeCycle	Yes (separate user interface)
Content	LoadContent	Yes
Parts	LoadPart	Yes
Preferences	LoadPreference	No
Report Templates	LoadReportTemplate	No
Teams	LoadTeam	No
Views	LoadView	No
Workflows	LoadWorkflow	Yes
Notebooks	LoadNotebook	No
Users	LoadUser	No
CAD Documents	N/A	Yes
Meetings	LoadMeeting	No

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