Importing and exporting data
This topic describes how to import and export data between Rational®
ClearQuest® databases,
and how to import data into a Rational
ClearQuest database
from another defect tracking system.
- Overview of importing and exporting data
Using the Import and Export wizards, you can move data such as records, history, and attachments from other change request systems and between Rational ClearQuest databases. - Adding and removing code page headers from exported files
You can use the cpheader command to add and remove data code page header information to and from exported queries, charts, reports, report formats, and form files created by using the original Rational ClearQuest Web client Designer. - Starting the import process
This topic explains the process for exporting and importing data in Rational ClearQuest Web client. - Testing the import process
This topic provides an overview of the steps you should follow to test the import process. - Creating an import schema
Before you can import data into a Rational ClearQuest database, you must create an import schema or modify an existing schema to support the data to be imported. - Creating a database for imported data
Before importing data into a Rational ClearQuest database, you must create a user database to hold the imported data and associate this database with the import schema. - Creating a Rational ClearQuest import file
If you are exporting data from an existing Rational ClearQuest database, you can use the Export feature to create the import file. - Configuring the Import Tool
You can customize the behavior of the Import Tool with the Import Tool preference page. - Exporting data
You can export data from a Rational ClearQuest database. - Importing data into Rational ClearQuest
This topic provides an overview of the steps required to import data into Rational ClearQuest Web client.
Parent topic: Developing schemas with the Rational ClearQuest Designer