Chapter 4 • Working with Quality Center Synchronizer

Exporting Link Definitions

You can export the definition of a synchronization link to an XML file.

To export a link definition:

1Select Link > Export > Link Configuration Into XML File. The Save As dialog box opens.

2In the Open dialog box, in the File name box, type the name of the XML file to which you want to export the link configuration data.

3Click Save. The link configuration data is exported to the XML file you specified.

Importing Link Definitions

You can import the definition of a synchronization link that has been saved as an XML file.

To import a link definition:

1Select Link > Create From > Link Configuration XML File. The Open dialog box opens.

2In the Open dialog box, select the XML file that defines the link you want to import.

3Click Open. A new link is created in the Links Grid based on the settings defined in the XML file.

Exporting and Importing Link Data

You can export the data for a synchronization link to a .zip file. Both the link configuration data and the record identity mapping data are exported as separate files within the .zip file. This enables you to backup link configuration data and identity mappings.

This section includes the following topics:

➤“Exporting Link Data” on page 106

➤“Importing Link Data” on page 106

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