Managing Request Forms Using XML Files

Manage request forms using XML files.

Importing Data from an XML File

Import request forms from an XML file into categories.
If the request form codes in existing data match the codes of data to import in same category, the imported data overwrites the existing data.
If an error occurs while attempting to import an XML file, the import is aborted. The data which has been imported will be eliminated.

Limitations

When you import request forms that use shared routes from an XML file, the following limitations applied:

  • Branching conditions set in route branching:
    All the checkboxes for route steps are selected and all the routes omitted to select are imported in the original route status.
Steps:
  1. Prepare an XML file to import data.

    As for an XML file, use the XML file exported from Garoon.

  2. Click the administration menu icon (gear icon) in the header.

  3. Click Garoon System Administration.

  4. Select "Application settings" tab.

  5. Click Workflow.

  6. Click Request forms.

  7. On the "Request forms" list screen, select a category, and then click Import from XML file.

    Image of importing data from an XML file action link

  8. On the screen to import request forms, select the file to import, and click "Import".

    Import request forms screen

Exporting Data to an XML File

Export request forms in the category to an XML file.
All request forms in the category are exported in one file.

Steps:
  1. Click the administration menu icon (gear icon) in the header.

  2. Click Garoon System Administration.

  3. Select "Application settings" tab.

  4. Click Workflow.

  5. Click Request forms.

  6. On the "Request forms" list screen, select a category, and then click Export to XML file.

    Image of exporting data to a XML file action link

  7. On the screen to export request forms, click "Export".

  8. Save the file with a function provided by your Web browser.