Importing and Exporting
Lucid supports import and export via a number of file formats:
Lucid Interchange Format (LIF) files are simple, text-based files that are used to import keys from the Lucid Builder Version 2.
Lucid Interchange Format version 3 (LIF3) files are XML-based files that can store all Lucid3 key data, allowing you to back up your key or to exchange it with other key developers.
SDD files are XML-based files structured using the internationally agreed SDD (Structure of Descriptive Data) Schema. SDD files may be used to exchange Lucid keys with other SDD-compliant applications.
CSV (Comma separated Value) files are text files with data items separated by commas. CSV files are used to import and export key data between the Lucid3 Builder and spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel, or databases such as Microsoft Access.
Media List files are XML-based files that contain entities and their associated media.
Simple text files can be used to import and export the feature and entity trees.
|
FILE TYPE |
DATA INCLUDED |
IMPORT |
EXPORT |
|
LIF |
Full key |
Yes |
No |
|
LIF3 |
Full key |
Yes |
Yes |
|
SDD |
Full key |
Yes |
Yes |
|
CSV |
Features, entities, score data |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Media List |
Entities and media references |
Yes |
No |
|
Text |
Features, entities |
Yes |
Yes |
In addition, DELTA (Descriptive Language for Taxonomy) files can be imported into the Lucid3 Builder via LIF files created by the Lucid-DELTA Translator, available from the Lucidcentral website. See the Lucidcentral topic Notes for DELTA Users for more information.
To export a key, choose File > Export > Export Key from the menu, choose the file type and a location for the exported file, enter a name for the file and click Save.
To export a feature or entity list, choose File > Export > Export Feature List or File > Export > Export Entity List from the menu.
To import a key, choose File > Import > Import Key from the menu and browse for the appropriate file
To import a feature or entity list, choose File > Import > Import Feature List or Import > Import Entity List from the menu and browse for the file.
Note: Keys and lists can only be imported into a blank, saved key.