Model Management tab

Use the Model Management tab to:

• Export custom dimensions to a file which is used to import into another Designer database.
• Import custom dimensions from a file that replaces the existing content of the model.
• Delete existing custom dimensions.

You can use these functions to backup individual dimensions or to delete the provided business model content with a few clicks. System dimensions are automatically included when exporting and importing. You should avoid importing system dimensions.

This table describes the available business model content in the Name column:

To export a business model content, click the Browse button of a business model content line and select Export to a file. The Export Dimension dialog box opens. Navigate to the location of the export file, specify the file name, and click Save. The file type of the export file is by default Structure model (*.sml).

To import a business model content, click the Browse button of a business model content line and select Import from a file. A dialog box opens in which you navigate to the location of the import file. Select the file and click Open. The file type of the import file must be by default Structure model (*.sml). A message is displayed that the file was imported successfully. The Setting column shows the date and time of the performed action.

To remove a business model content, click the Browse button of a business model content line and select Delete the content of the dimension. A message is shown that prompts you to confirm the action. Click Yes. The message The dimension elements were deleted successfully. is shown. Click OK. The Setting column shows the date and time of the performed action.