Software Import
NOTE: Also see, “Import vs. copy into modules”.
Figure 78. Import choices to bring in file(s) or entire folders
The two import options are:
- Import software from files
This produces the standard File Chooser dialog, in which you navigate to the proper location and select one or more software files for import.
- Import software from directory
This produces the standard Directory Chooser dialog, in which you navigate to the proper location and select a directory, for inclusion of any contained software files. For example, you might do this for an earlier installed build of Niagara, selecting its “sw” folder, or a portion thereof.
Upon import, the software list is again rebuilt by the Software Manager (popup dialogs appear while software files are copied). Afterwards, any modules that are newer-versioned, or that did not previously exist, will now be represented by default in the software table.
If imported modules are earlier versions, they are also available for installation in the Software Manager.