Saving and importing system definitions

MXDM enables you to save multiple system definitions and share them with other client workstations. System definitions are saved in a persistence file. The persistence file is a binary file that contains state and user preference information. The persistence file includes the following information:
  • System definitions

  • User-specified options

  • Favorites

  • Statements executed from the SQL Whiteboard

  • SQL Whiteboard layout information

  • Setting timeout values

The persistence file is located in the default directory for your Windows user name. For example, if your user name is janedoe, depending on the value of your HOME environment variable in your workstation, the persistence file is located at:
  • C:\Documents and Settings\janedoe\MXDatabaseManager in Windows XP

  • C:\Users\janedoe\MXDatabaseManager in Windows Vista

  • C:\Users\janedoe\MXDatabaseManager in Windows 7

However, if a different directory is specified for the HOME environment variable of your workstation, you can save the persistence file to a different location.

To save the currently defined system definitions, perform one of the following:
  • On the MXDM toolbar, click Save Persistence (Save Persistence Toolbar Button). ).

  • Select File > Save Persistence.

NOTE:

You do not need to save the persistence file. The persistence file is saved automatically when you exit MXDM.

You can save system definitions in a data file. Subsequently, you can transfer the information to the persistence file. To export a copy of the currently defined system definitions:
  1. Select File > Export Persistence.

  2. The Export Persistence dialog appears.

  3. Specify a file name and a location for the copied persistence file.

  4. Click OK.

  5. The file is exported with the .mxdm extension.

You can import system definitions from a saved .mxdm file. When you import a persistence file, active systems are disconnected. To import system definitions from a saved .mxdm file:
  1. Perform one of the following:
    • Click Import Persistence ( Import Persistence Toolbar Button ) on the MXDM toolbar. ).

    • Select File > Import Persistence.

    The Import Persistence dialog appears.

  2. Select the previously exported .mxdm file, and click Open.

    The Confirm dialog appears.

  3. Click Yes.

    MXDM copies the information from the .mxdm file into the persistence file and prompts you to reconnect if you were connected to active systems.