Import conflicts

An import conflict will occur if you attempt to import a document into a folder that already contains a document with either the same name, or the same ID. All documents in Data360 Analyze have names for easy reference, however behind-the-scenes, all items are defined by a unique ID. This means that even if you have renamed a data flow in Data360 Analyze, if you attempt to re-import the same data flow into the same folder, the matching IDs will cause a conflict. This applies to both LNA and BRG file imports.

If a conflict occurs during an import, an Import Conflicts dialog will inform you and you can choose to overwrite the existing document, or import the latest document to a new location.

In most cases, the recommended action is to import the conflicting document to a different location to give you the opportunity to review both documents before deciding which to keep. After selecting Import to New Location, the Choose Folder dialog will appear allowing you to select an alternative target folder for the document that is being imported. If you are sure that the document that is being imported is the latest version, then you can choose to overwrite the existing document.

If you choose to overwrite a document with a document with the same ID, the imported document will inherit any permissions previously set on the original document.

If the document that is being imported contains errors and there is also an import conflict, an Import Errors and Conflicts dialog will notify you.

Again, the recommended action is to import the document to a new location to allow you to review the document and address any errors.