Importing Type Instance Data and Line Sheet Data
You can import type instance data and line sheet data into any PTC FlexPLM system using the standard file import functionality. To import data, on the Site tab, under the Administrative section, select Load File.
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The import process allows updates for all types except for Media and Test Specification.
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On the Load A File page, do the following:
1. If you are using Internet Explorer and you are experiencing issues with timeouts, follow these steps:
a. Under CSV File Loader, click Internet Explorer timeout fix.
b. In the popup window, click Download Internet Explorer Session timeout Fix.
c. Click Open.
d. At the prompt asking if you want to add the file to your registry, click Yes.
2. To use tabs as a delimiter type, in the Delimiter field, enter TAB.
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TAB is the default delimiter, but load files have other delimiters such as commas.
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3. To load a file, under Load File, click Browse. Navigate to the file you want to upload and click Open.
4. To use a map file, under Map File, do one of the following:
◦ To use a default file, from the Defaults list, select a file.
◦ To use a local file, click Browse. Navigate to the file you want to use and click Open.
5. Click Load.
For information on exporting and importing items using command-line tools, see
Exporting and Importing Type Information.
