Export to Snapshot File

A snapshot file can be used to share data with other users who do not have access to the master database. These users can edit the network and their changes can then be incorporated back into the original. For example, you might:

A network cannot be exported to a snapshot until all outstanding changes have been committed to the master database.

To export a snapshot:

  1. Display the Export Snapshot dialog using one of the following options:
  2. On the Export Snapshot dialog:
    • Choose whether to export a copy of all the data (for the entire network or currently selected objects) or to export changes since a previous version of the network.
    • Select the object types to be exported.
    • Choose whether to import image files, video files and/or other attachment files (may significantly increase the size of the snapshot).
  3. Click Export. This displays a standard Windows File Save dialog.
  4. Choose where to save the Snapshot file, give it a name, and click Save.

The extension of the exported snapshot file depends on the type of network being exported:

Exporting Network Data

Export Snapshot Dialog

Select Network Version and Scenario Dialog

Committing Your Changes