Import XML Data from File Dialog

Used to select the types of data to import from an XML file to create templates, custom toolboxes, custom tools, tasks, and custom menus.

You can access this dialog from the following:
  • Element Templates dialog: File > Import > From XML File
  • Customize dialog: File > Import > From XML File


Key-in: CUSTOMIZE IMPORT DATATREEXML
Setting Description
File To Import Shows the location and file name of the XML file to import. Defaults to the location of the open DGN file. To look in a different location, click the Browse icon to the right of this field, which opens the Define XML Import File dialog.
Data Types to Process Allows you to select the types of data to import from an XML file. You can select one or more data types.
  • Element Templates ? When opened from the Element Templates dialog, this data type is selected by default.
  • Named Toolboxes and Tools ? When opened from the Customize dialog, this data type is selected by default.
  • Tasks ? When opened from the Customize dialog, this data type is selected by default.
  • Main Tasks ? When opened from the Customize dialog, this data type is selected by default.
  • Main Menu Customizations ? When opened from the Customize dialog, this data type is selected by default.
  • Context Menus ? When opened from the Customize dialog, this data type is selected by default.
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