Exporting and Importing Modules

The Export and Import actions in the Module Builder let Creators package a module as a .uqbundle file and bring it into a different application or workspace. A bundle is a file that includes the module and all of the Smart Components it uses. Creators use bundles to share work across applications or environments without recreating it.

Both actions are available in the Modify Module submenu of the … (ellipsis) in the Module Builder toolbar.

Exporting a Module

Exporting a module packages the module and all of the Smart Components it uses into a single .uqbundle file for download. Creators can share that file with team members or import it into a different application.

To export a module:

1. Open the module in the Module Builder.

2. Select … (ellipsis) in the toolbar.

3. Select Modify Module.

4. Select Export….

The platform downloads a .uqbundle file named after the module.

The Export… option is disabled for a module that has not been saved. Save the module before exporting.

Importing a Module

Importing creates a new module in the same application as the module the Creator currently has open. The imported module is added to that application, not to the application the bundle came from. To import into a specific application, open any module in that application first.

To import a module:

1. Open any module in the application where the imported module should appear.

2. Select … (ellipsis) in the toolbar.

3. Select Modify Module.

4. Select Import….

5. In the file picker, select the .uqbundle file to import.

The platform creates the module and opens it in the Module Builder automatically.

Limitations

The following limitations apply to imported modules and Smart Components.

• Imported modules are listed in the Promotions dialog but cannot be selected for promotion. The dialog shows which application owns each imported module.

• Smart Components that are used only by imported modules also cannot be promoted.