### Importing / Exporting a Part Template

You can import or export part templates.

Import Part Structure

To import an existing part structure into the database, do the following:

1. Login as an administrator.

2. From the ribbon, choose the File tab, then in the Part Template group, choose Import. You can choose one of these file types to import:

- XML

- XLS

2. Click Open. If the same part name already exists in the database, the software prompts you to type a new part name. Otherwise the part is imported.

Export Part Structure

To export a part's structure as a template for later importing, do the following:

1. Login as an administrator.

2. From the ribbon, choose the File tab, then in the Part Template group, choose Export.

3. Select the part to export and click OK.

4. You can choose to export to one these file types:

- XML

- XLS

2. Click Save. The part structure is exported.