Import a Column Map Procedure

The import function allows you to populate the Column Map Proc Editor with information from a file. The file may have been exported from a different machine or while connected to a different Optim™ Directory, or created using an external editor (e.g., a text editor). From the Column Map Proc Editor, the information in the file can be saved as an object in the Optim Directory.

To import a Column Map Procedure:

  1. In the Column Map Proc Editor, select Import from the File menu to display the Supply an Import File Name dialog.
    panel with prompt to supply a name for the import file
  2. Supply a File name.
    • Click the down arrow to select from a list of recently used file names.
    • Click the browse button to select from another directory folder.
    • Type the full directory path and file name.
  3. Click OK to import the file containing the Column Map Procedure.
  4. Edit, compile and save the imported Column Map Procedure as desired.

If you do not specify an extension for the file name, it is given a .BAS extension. You can also import a file with a .TXT or any other extension.