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This feature would typically be used when creating SmartObjects in a development environment, then moving to a production environment. To export the SmartObjects Configuration and generate a file to import on the target environment , see Export SmartObjects Configuration. Save the export file in a location on the environment you wish to import the SmartObjects Configuration.
SharePoint Lists and Libraries should be identical on the target environment to enable successful synchronization. SmartObjects do not have to exist on the target environment in order to be created. But the SharePoint List or Library and the columns within that List or Library must be the same and have the same data types as the source SharePoint List or Library in order to be imported |
The Import SmartObjects Configuration feature can be found by navigating to the K2 Site Settings page and clicking on the Import SmartObjects Configuration link.
Fig. 1. Import SmartObjects Configuration
The following screen will open
Fig. 2. Import screen
Select the import file from the location where you saved it by clicking on the Browse button and navigating to the specific location. A Test Import button is available if you want to test the import first. Click Test Import.
The SmartObject Configuration Import Test Results page is displayed where you can review the information of the import that is about to take place. Click Back and then OK on the Import SmartObjects Configuration screen to continue with the Import.
Fig. 3. Import Test Results
The SmartObject Configuration Import Finished screen is displayed
Fig. 4. Import Finish screen
The import of the SmartObjects Configuration has been completed. If SmartObjects already existed in the specific Library or List, it would have been updated. If not, new SmartObjects would have been created.