How export/import a folder without getting it orphaned?

LPNO

Using Discoverer Administrator Version (11.1.1.3.0) I can export a Folder with

File -> Export 

x selected objects in end user layer

object to Export: Folder

selected Folder

result is stored in exx-File, then imported in the target-system.

As a result the folder is imported, but the assignment to it's Businesss Area is not transported as well. As a warning message of the import says, the imported folder becomes orphaned. I don't see a standard way to get the folder connected or reconnected to it's business area. Is there a way out?

sbeck-Oracle

It is not recommended to use "Selected Objects" export option except for Workbooks. This option will only export the Folder Definition and nothing else.  The Business Area affiliation and content of the folder are not exported.  The folder will be empty unless you select every single item contained in the folder. 

It is recommended to export the entire Business Area.  This will export more than the desired folder, but all affiliations are maintained.  When importing select the Refresh option.

Regards,

Sharon

sbeck-Oracle

It is not recommended to use "Selected Objects" export option except for Workbooks. This option will only export the Folder Definition and nothing else.  The Business Area affiliation and content of the folder are not exported.  The folder will be empty unless you select every single item contained in the folder. 

It is recommended to export the entire Business Area.  This will export more than the desired folder, but all affiliations are maintained.  When importing select the Refresh option.

Regards,

Sharon

LPNO

I just remembered we had this problem just tow weeks ago, when we had to recover a accidently deleted folder.

I will enter the solution details there

How to Restore a (deleted) Discoverer Folder