Model Manager provides a feature for exporting and importing models across different
repositories.
You can export and import only those models which are created using the Model Manager.
Exporting a model
Model Manager allows you to export layouts, custom types, aspects, and their associated properties for use in other repositories.
To export a model, follow the steps below:
- Click Admin Tools, and then click Model
Manager.
The Model Manager page is displayed.
- Click the Actions drop-down list for the model you want to export.
- Click Export.
This will save the model locally on your computer as a ZIP package.
Importing a model
You can import a model in Model Manager only as a ZIP package.
Note: You can't import models
with the same name as the existing models in Model Manager. Model names must be
unique.
To import a model, follow the steps below:
- Click Admin Tools, and then click Model
Manager.
The Model Manager page is displayed.
- Click the Import Model and select a ZIP file to import.
Note: You can only import ZIP files that have been exported from Model Manager.The imported model appears in the Custom Models table on the Model Manager page.