Create a new export project file

Once the CS Export Tool loads, the Export Tool Projects window is displayed. From this window you either create a new export project initialization file or use an existing file. The project .ini file contains all of the information required to run the CS_Export.exe program.

The CS Export log and project files are stored in the ..\My Documents\CEAdmin\CS Export Migration Projects folder, where CEAdmin is the logged in user.

From the CS Export Tool Projects dialog you can:

To create a new export project file

  1. Verify you have the required CS Export worksheet settings completed before you begin. If you are unsure of the CS Export information for your environment, contact your data base administrator.
  2. Verify you have a Content Engine object store created.
  3. Make sure you are logged on to the domain with a user account that has local Administrator privileges and belongs to the Content Engine Servers group.
  4. Locate your CS Export files and execute cs_export.exe.
  5. Click the <New Export Project> item and then click Edit Project Parameters. A new CS Export Project Details screen displays.
  6. Use the information you gathered in step 1 above, and type the following for the project name: My_Export_Example.
  7. Complete the CS Export Project Details screen fields and click Save Changes.
  8. Proceed to the Set user and group security mappings and levels topic.