Import Models Dialog Box

This dialog box enables you to import business process models from a source file.

To access

In the Business Models module, in the Model Tree view, right-click a folder, and select Import Model.
Important information

Characters in names of imported models and activities that are illegal in ALM (for example, \ ^ *), are replaced with underscores.
Relevant tasks

How to Work with Business Process Models

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Business Models Module Window

User interface elements are described below:

UI Element

Description
From file

The source file from which business process models are imported.

Tip: Click the browse button to locate a file in a folder.

 

Scans the source file for business process models. The models in the file are displayed in the file content area.

Opens the Map Imported Attributes to User Fields dialog box. For user interface details, see Map Imported Attributes to User Fields Dialog Box.
Select models to import

Displays the business process models contained in the source file.

If you selected a file with ARIS notation, structured models are displayed hierarchically.
Destination

The folder in the business models tree under which the imported model will be added.

Note:  

  • You cannot import models under the root Models folder.

  • Re-imported models remain in the original folder.

Tip: Click the drop-down button to select a folder in the business models tree.

Shows/hides options for defining representative requirements.

Imports the models selected in the Select models to import pane.

The Importing Models dialog box opens, displaying the progress and status of the file import.
Rename requirements

Instructs ALM to rename representative requirements of re-imported models. The requirements are renamed according to the new names given to the business process model and its activities.

Available if the Details pane is expanded.
Requirement Destination

The folder in the requirements tree under which representative requirements of the imported business process model are added.

Note:  

  • You cannot select the Requirements root folder.

  • Representative requirements of re-imported models remain in the original folder.

Tip: Click the drop-down button to select a folder in the requirements tree.

Available if the Details pane is expanded.