Import Terms Sets from an XML File using conceptTermStoreManager

Import a term set structure from an XML file via the conceptTermStoreManager using the steps listed in this article.

Procedure

1. Navigate to C:\inetpub\wwwroot\conceptQS\bin\conceptTermStoreManager.exe.
2. Run the conceptTermStoreManager.exe and observe the following screen:
3. Click the Import button to import a term set structure from an XML file.
4. Enter the location of the XML file and the destination term store:
   • This example uses an Office 365 destination.
5. Click Next.
6. Check the boxes of the term sets you wish to import.
7. For each term set, use the drop down list to select a desired Action:
   • In this example, the Regions term set will be merged with the existing term set in the Taxonomies term group.
8. Click Next.
9. Review the summary on the final page:
   • If you wish to ensure terms not found in the source are removed from the destination (Matching GUID), check the Process Deletions box.
   • If you wish to prevent any changes from occurring in the destination, check the Report Only box.
   • Any changes that would have been made to term sets will be logged to the individual term sets logs, which are visible by clicking the View Log File link.
   • Optional advanced options can be found by clicking the Advanced button.
10. Click Begin Import.

Imported term sets will now be available!