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How to Import Processing Stations using Database Management

This article provides a brief tutorial for importing Processing Stations using the Database Management Utility.

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Written by Jordan Munoz

All records associated with the selected Processing Station(s) are transferred by default. These records include Saw Settings, Nest Settings, Scrap Settings, and Single Part Settings. The associated Tool file is automatically added.

Fig. 01 – Database Management Utility – Import Processing Stations

  1. Select IMPORT from Selected Source to Current Configuration > browse to the file location containing the MicrovellumFactory.sdf to be imported > select the MicrovellumFactory.sdf.

  2. Select the Processing Stations tab.

  3. The middle panel is populated with data from the database selected in Step 1. Select the Processing Station(s) to be imported from this central panel.

  4. When pulling from an archival database, chances are not everything in the external database needs to be imported. The middle panel in the image above allows you to select only the items you wish to import. The items specified appear in the panel on the right. Items can be selected from multiple categories at once.

  5. Select Transfer.

Resolving Duplicates

When importing from a database that includes data duplicated from the Factory Database, like an archival database, the Resolve Duplicate Names window appears.

Fig. 02 – Resolve Duplicate Names

There are three options to resolve duplicates:

  1. Skip – Does not change the existing item, and an additional item is not added. The item is ignored.

  2. Replace – Replaces the item in the target location that has the duplicate name.

  3. Keep Both – Appends to the target location. A new name must be given to the item.

  4. Fig. 03 – New Name

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