Creating an XML File To associate variables with values: Create one or more XML files containing variable values. Structure the files as described in the example. Save the file to a folder that is accessible to the SOLIDWORKS PDM database server service. Enable write access so that the file can be deleted on successful import. Parent topicImporting and Exporting Data (For SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only) Related concepts Importing Variable Values (For SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only) XML File Structure and Example Troubleshooting Tips Related tasks Creating an Import Rule Creating an Alias Set Creating an Export Rule Working with Transition Actions Related reference Import Rule Dialog Box XML Variable Alias Sets Dialog Box Export Rule Dialog Box