Import and export a data source

To simplify deployment for multiple users, it is possible to export and import data source configurations. The generated file contains all the information to recreate the configuration.

The file does not include the content of the data source; only the configuration is exported. Use the entry's export functionality to back up or copy the content of the database.

Use File – Data sources to access the import or export functionality.

Data sources - Import and export
Data sources - Import and export

Whether or not users can Read/Write in offline mode is first decided at the data source's caching mode level. This cannot be changed remotely. If you wish to prevent or allow remote users the Read/Write offline feature, you should do so before exporting your data source.

A locked data source can be exported and imported, but the content will be locked unless a password is entered when the data source is selected.

Use File – Data sources to access the import or export functionality.

Data sources – Import and export
Data sources – Import and export

Whether or not users can Read/Write in offline mode is first decided at the data source's caching mode level. This cannot be changed remotely. If you wish to prevent or allow remote users the Read/Write offline feature, you should do so before exporting your data source.

A locked data source can be exported and imported, but the content will be locked unless a password is entered when the data source is selected.

Export the data source

  1. In Remote Desktop Manager navigate to File – Data sources, select the data source to import on the iOS device, click on Export Data Source Configuration, and Save the file on the computer.
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  2. Launch iTunes and connect the iOS device to the computer. In iTunes, select the iOS device.
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  3. Click Apps In the File Sharing area, select RDM and click Add file.
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  4. Select the file exported from Remote Desktop Manager and click Open The file is now copied in the device but still needs to be imported in Remote Desktop Manager iOS's file repository.

Import the data source

  1. From the iOS device, launch Remote Desktop Manager and tap More Navigate to the Tools section and select File Repository.
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  2. Tap on the Ellipsis button and select Import.
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  3. Select the file and tap Done The file is now available to Remote Desktop Manager iOS.
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  4. Back in the More section, navigate to the Data sources list and tap Import.
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  5. Select the file.
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The data source is now imported in the application.

  1. To export the data source configuration from Remote Desktop Manager, navigate to File – Data sources Select the data source to import on the Android device, click on Export Data Source Configuration, and save therdd file on the computer.
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  2. Select the .rdd file exported from Remote Desktop Manager and transfer it on your Android via the Windows File Explorer. The file is now copied in the device but still needs to be imported in the Remote Desktop Manager Android file repository.
  3. From the Android device, launch Remote Desktop Manager Android and tap Data Sources from the side menu.
  4. Tap on the Ellipsis icon at the top right and tap Import.
  5. Select the rdd file imported and tap Select.
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  6. The new data source will show in the Data Sources menu.
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