The XML Import tool is a command line wrapper of the XML Import that you find in the swArchitect and swExplorer clients. Depending on your needs, it can be suitable to import meta model in the form of an XML file. The tool is 64-bit. As this tool is not part of our standard delivery, to obtain it, contact support@systemweaver.com.


Note: It is not possible to import XMI. For importing Requirements Interchange Format files, see Importing ReqIF files


Prerequisites

  • Server, port and login information for the database to which you want to import.
  • An installation of the swXMLImport tool including all necessary dll files.
  • For very large data imports, ensure that the machine on which you are running the command has sufficient RAM, e.g., min. of 16 GB. 


Installing the Tool 

Save the swXmlImport directory to a suitable location on your local drive. The directory should contain the following files: 


Creating the Command Line

Below are two example command lines to illustrate how to include parameters: 


Example

Simple import using Username and Password, and all of the default settings:

swXmlImport ServerName=sys7 ServerPort=1768 ServerUserName=user ServerPassword=pass XmlFileName=D:\test.xml LibraryId=x0000001D04533514
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Optional and Mandatory Parameters

Below are all available parameters for command line XML Import:


ParameterDefinitionExpected value typeExample
ServerPortRequired. The port of SystemWeaver server IntegerServerPort=1768
ServerNameRequired. The name or IP address of SystemWeaver server
StringServerName=localhost
ServerUserNameThe SystemWeaver username to connect with. If not supplied, network authentication will be used.
StringServerUserName=user
ServerPasswordThe SystemWeaver password to connect with. If not supplied, network authentication will be used.StringServerPassword=pass
XmlFileNameRequired. The data file to import.StringXmlFileName=D:\test.xml
LibraryIdRequired. The xId for the import library
SystemWeaver xID
LibraryId=x0000000313533522
ImportVersionInfo
Optional, Default=true. Whether to include the items' version numbers from the import file. In the UI, the corresponding option is called "Import version numbers".
BooleanImportVersionInfo=false
MatchOnAncestorIdOptional, Default=false. Whether to match on AncestorID in case there is no match on object ID. This means that the version history of the imported objects will be according to the order of import rather than replicating the version history of a source database. In the UI, the corresponding option is called "Fallback to match on ancestor".
BooleanMatchOnAncestorId=true
MatchOnForeignIdOptional, Default=false. Whether to match the imported IDs with the Foreign IDs properties of the objects in the database. In the UI, the corresponding option is called "Match on foreign id".
BooleanMatchOnForeignId=true
ForeignIdNamespaceOptional. Note: Do not use 
ForeignIdNamespace and Export Import Prefix in a data exchange setup.
StringForeignIdNamespace=DB1_QA
ImportOwner
Optional, Default=false. Specifies if the Owner property of imported items - if included in the SystemWeaver XML file - should be imported as an attribute.
Boolean
ImportOwner="true"
OwnerAttributeSID
Optional. Specifies the attribute SID where the Owner property should be stored.
String
OwnerAttributeSID=SID7
IncludedParts

Optional.  Lists the SIDs of part types to be included in the import. Part types not listed will be excluded from the import and type checking. 

String
IncludedParts=SID1;SID2;SID3
IncludedAttributesOptional.  Lists the SIDs of attribute types to be included in the import. Attributes that are not listed will be excluded from the import and type checking.
String
IncludedParts=SID4;SID5;SID6

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Things to Consider

  • If you are importing a very large amount of data, your import could effect performance for other system users. Keep this in mind when scheduling your import.


Example of a Completed import Command

To use the tool, run your command line from the location of the executable and related files.