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Importing & Exporting Package Files in AQX
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Saved reports/selections within AQX can be 'packaged up' and sent to other AQX users or support personnel to 'unpack' so that they can access the exact report/item as you.

This is particularly useful for multiple installs of AQX within a company as company specific reports, discounts, currencies, etc can be set up in one location and then rolled out to all installs via the package file system.

It is also very helpful when contacting your AQX Support personnel if you are having issues with a specific report or other saved item. You can package up the report and send it to them. They can then unpack and access the exact report/item you are.

 

There are two ways to package/unpack reports

  1. Through the Import and Export buttons in the main toolbar - this will import both AQX (.aqz) and AdQuest Millennium (.amx) files.
  2. Quick Right Click> Pack and Unpack files in Slider Buttons - this will only import AQX (.aqz) files.  
NOTE: To package a report/item - you first need to save it. Only saved reports/items can be packaged and then unpacked.

 

Show1. Packaging/Unpacking via the IMPORT and EXPORT buttons

NOTE: before using either the IMPORT or EXPORT button you will need to make sure an AQX workspace is open. Either opening a New Report or a saved report will open a workspace. (The saved report does not have to be the report you want to export/import.)

PACKAGING a file

To package a saved report/selection you can use the EXPORT button by doing the following:

  1. Click on the EXPORT button - This will open up the Package Files dialog box.
  2. Drag the report/s and/or item/s from the Slider Bar into this window. If you are dragging a report and want to see all the saved selections/items that are linked to that report - tick on the "Show Linked Files" option in the bottom left of the box. These will then also be listed.
  3. Once all reports/items are dragged in - click on the OK button
  4. A normal windows Save As dialog box will open - select your location to save, name your packaged file (if you want something different to the name inserted already) and press the Save Button.
  5. A dialog box will appear to indicate that the file has packaged up and will reiterate your saved location - click OK.
  6. Another window will open at the saved location ready for you to click on the packaged file and attach it to email or place in a location for another user to find if necessary.
NOTE - the saved AQX packaged file will have a *.aqz file extension at the end.

 UNPACKING a Packaged File

To UNPACK  a *.aqz  OR a *amx file, save it to a location you can access then: 

  1. Click on the IMPORT button - an Open dialog box will appear.
  2. Browse to where you have placed your saved .aqz or .amx file - click on the file and click OPEN
  3. A Select File to unpack dialog will open listing your report/s and any linked items within it. Click OK to unpack all items in the dialog box to your User button.

    TIPS

    - If you have Site or Supplier privileges you will be able to select a level to unpack to.

     - If the items are in RED text - this means that the import has detected another item with the exact same name already in your AQX install - tick the Overwrite conflicts option in the bottom left to overwrite these files or leave it unchecked if you don't want it to overwrite. In this case it will add a number in brackets to the end of the name which will increase in value each time you import the same item.

     - If your file contains more than one item - you can choose to import select items by clicking on the items required using shift and ctrl keys then clicking OK

     - The Deselect All and Select All buttons obviously deselect or select all as required.

  4. Once the files have finished unpacking a dialog box will pop up indicating that the item has been unpacked from the stated location, click OK

You will then be able to access the unpacked report. 

Show2. Quick Right Click Pack/Unpack in Slider Buttons

If you just want to package up or unpack an AQX report or other saved item into a *.aqz file you can do so on a right click in the Slider buttons.

Right Click Packaging - 

  1. Highlight the saved reports/items that you want to package in either the Supplier, Site, User or Other User buttons. You can use the Ctrl and/or Shift key to highlight multiple options.
  2. Right Click on one of the highlighted items and select Package Files.
  3. A normal windows Save As dialog box will open - select your location to save, name your packaged file (if you want something different to the name inserted already) and press the Save Button.
  4. A dialog box will appear to indicate that the file has packaged up and will reiterate your saved location - click OK.
  5. Another window will open at the saved location ready for you to click on the packaged file and attach it to email or place in a location for another user to find if necessary.

Right Click Unpacking

To UNPACK  a *.aqz file, first save it to a location you can access from within AQX then:

  1. Go to your User Slider Button and right click anywhere within the window underneath it. (If you have Site or Supplier privileges you will be able to do this from those buttons also.) A menu of items will appear.
  2. Select Unpack Files - an Open dialog box will appear
  3. Browse to where you have saved your .aqz file, click on it and click the Open button. The files will unpack.

    TIP - If a file already exists in that AQX with the exact name - an Unpack Conflict dialog will appear asking if you want to Overwrite, Create New, or Cancel. Make a selection and the unpacking will continue.
  4. Once the files have finished unpacking a dialog box will pop up indicating that the item has been unpacked from the stated location, click OK

You will then be able to access the unpacked report. 


 

 

 
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