XMI

You can import metadata from XMI files into an XMI environment.

To import metadata from XMI files, follow these steps:

1. On the Explore tab, click an XMI environment tile to view its details.
   Alternatively, in the Data Catalog pane, select the XMI option to view all XMI environments.
2. Click Options.
   The available options appear.
   
3. Click Scan Metadata.

The XMI Metadata Scan - Step1 page appears.



4. Drag and drop or use to browse and select the XMI file.
5. Use the following scan options:
   Add New
   Use this option to insert new metadata into the environment.
   Update Existing + Add New
   Use this option to update the existing metadata based on tables and columns in the XMI file.
   Update Existing + Add New + Invalidate
   Use this option to update the existing metadata without deleting it.
   Delete & Reload
   Use this option to delete all the business properties and data dictionary stored as metadata for this environment.
   Import Comments
   Use this option to import comments from XMI tables and columns into the environment.
   Skip Empty Cells
   Use this option to skip blank cells in the XMI file from overwriting existing values. This option is available only when you select the Update Existing + Add New or Update Existing + Add New + Invalidate option.
6. Click .

The XMI Metadata Scan - Step2 page appears.



7. Select the required tables.
8. Click .

The metadata is imported and saved in the environment.