ER/Studio Business Architect Tools - Importing and Exporting

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ER/Studio BA provides import and export functions that extend the usability of the application. The import/export functions available in ER/Studio BA are listed below:

Function	Description
Diagrams	You can export Business Process diagrams, Conceptual diagrams and Impact Analysis diagrams in three different formats: rtf, pdf, and jpg.
Grid Editor	You can export the Grid Editor in the four different formats: csv, html, pdf, and rtf.
Workspaces	Export: You can export a workspace in a compressed format (file extension .exz). This function allows you to (1) archive your workspace and/or (2) send to another user where it can be reimported. Workspace: This function allows you to import the exported compressed file from another user, from the archives, etc.
CSV Files	Certain data residing in Comma Separated Value files can be imported into ER/Studio BA.   You can also export data to a CSV file using the Grid Editor.
Conceptual Models	You can import or update ER/Studio DA logical models into ER/Studio BA’s conceptual models.   Note: :Conceptual Models can also be exported to ER/Studio DA as a logical model.
External Data Objects	Export: External Data Objects can be exported to ER/Studio DA as a logical and physical model. You can Import or Update ER/Studio DA models into the application as external data objects.
Visio Import	You can import Visio diagrams into Business Process or Conceptual models. When you import a Visio model, you create a new model and associated diagrams.

Topics

• CSV File Import
• Conceptual Models
• External Data Objects (Importing and Exporting)
• Visio Import