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 |
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You can export Business Process diagrams, Conceptual diagrams and Impact Analysis diagrams in three different formats: rtf, pdf, and jpg. | |
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. |
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. |
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. |