Define Parameters for Import to Business Objects

Explanation

This activity is used to filter business objects on the business object tree, and to define business objects that have to be imported to the integration package. You can perform this activity in the Manage Job/Import tab where it is possible to prompt a complete import of business objects from the business object tree or an import with some exclusions of business objects. Selecting a node for a business object in the tree makes it part of the import process. Selecting a low level node will automatically select all related higher nodes for that particular branch in the business object tree.

Prerequisites

A job has to be created and the Import check box for the job has have been to be selected.

System Effects

The inbound integration package will import only those business objects with their relations and properties which have been selected from the business object tree and saved on the job.

Related Window Descriptions

Manage Job-Import

Procedure

Use the following procedure to order the import of some or all of the business objects from the business object tree:

  1. From the Manage Job window, select the Import check box to enable its corresponding Import tab on the taskbar.
  2. On the Import tab, select the Configuration node and on the window to the right, use the fields to define a site value used by the objects and design parts during import.
  3. Right-click the Configuration node and then click the menu option Check all sub nodes to select the entire branch, or select only those nodes against the desired business objects. 
  4. Select the Standard node and in the window retrieved, click the List of Values to select a standard to influence the export.
  5. Select the Asset node, right-click and then click the menu option Check all sub nodes to select the entire branch or select only those nodes against the desired business objects.
  6. Expand the Asset node to select the Plant node and in the window retrieved, click the List of Values to select a plant to influence the export.
  7. Expand the Parts node, right-click and then click the menu option Check all sub nodes to select the entire branch or select only those nodes against the desired business objects. Repeat this procedure for the Document node if required. 
  8. Click Save.