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Converting a CSV File to an XML File
To convert a CSV file to an XML file:
1. Verify that the CSV file matches the file description defined in the <Windchill>/loadFiles/csvmapfile.txt file. Make changes accordingly.
2. Run the CSV2XML utility to generate object XML files.
3. Validate the XML files against <Windchill>/loadXMLFiles\standardX20.dtd.
This step is recommended to identify invalid file formats to avoid causing the file load process to fail.
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The Life Cycle Administration requires that all Life Cycle objects be stored in the System cabinets. Do not change the System cabinet designation in the Life Cycle XML load files. You should also be aware that the data content in the XML files is case-sensitive.