Import a PM Block

Import a PM Block that has previously been exported.

Import a PM Block

Import a PM Block that has been exported from the same ProcessMaker Platform version or later. Exported PM Blocks have the .json file extension. The imported PM Block can then be used in Processes and other PM Blocks.

Package Required

The PM Blocks package must be installed.

Permissions Required

Your user account or group membership must have the following permissions to import a PM Block unless your user account has the Make this user a Super Admin setting selected:

• PM Blocks: Edit PM Blocks

• PM Blocks: View PM Blocks

See the PM Blocks permissions or ask your Administrator for assistance.

Follow these steps to import a PM Block:

1. View your PM Blocks. The PM Blocks page displays.
2. Click the Import button. The Import PM Block page displays.
3. Click the Select file from computer link to locate the PM Block to import. PM Blocks have the .json file extension. ProcessMaker Platform evaluates the file to import. If the PM Block was not exported from a ProcessMaker Platform Summer 2023 version or later instance, that PM Block may not be imported completely.

   The Import PM Block screen displays. Only the Basic import option is available for PM Blocks and all assets within the PM Block will be imported.
4. Click the Import button to complete the import procedure. The PM Block appears in the PM Blocks tab.

If the PM Block was exported with the Lock PM Block toggle key enabled, then the PM Block may not be edited and/or configured. That PM Block may only be used in Processes or other PM Blocks.

Related Topics

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