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mr_adamlins
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Feb 17, 2010 3:12 AM UTC
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Cannot import conditional import expression in FM9

Hi,

I have two unstructured books, each with multiple source files. In one book I can create a show/hide expression in one of the book's files, then use File > Import to copy the expression to the other files in the book. In the other book this doesn't work at all. I can't even use the format import feature to copy expressions from one document file to another. Has anyone experienced this and know of a work-around?

Thanks,

-Adam

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    Van Kurtz
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    Inspiring
    Feb 17, 2010 2:19 PM UTC

    I have never copied a show/hide expression from one file to another. So, I do not know whether one is able to do it.

    This is what I do... In the book file, select all the files in the book. Then use the expression builder to create the expression and click apply (or whatever the button is labeled).

    For some reason, I do not think the expression is stored in the book file or any of the document files. I think it is just stored on your machine, but I am not sure about all of this. Maybe some one else knows the correct answer.

    Van

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    Van Kurtz
    Van KurtzCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Feb 17, 2010 2:19 PM UTC

    I have never copied a show/hide expression from one file to another. So, I do not know whether one is able to do it.

    This is what I do... In the book file, select all the files in the book. Then use the expression builder to create the expression and click apply (or whatever the button is labeled).

    For some reason, I do not think the expression is stored in the book file or any of the document files. I think it is just stored on your machine, but I am not sure about all of this. Maybe some one else knows the correct answer.

    Van

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    mr_adamlinsAuthor
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    Feb 18, 2010 9:30 PM UTC

    Van,

    Thanks---that worked!

    BTW, yes, expressions are stored inside files. At least, if you save a file as a MIF file, you'll see the expressions.

    -Adam

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    mattn95553419
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    Nov 25, 2020 6:30 PM UTC

    Related question: I recently upgraded from v2017 to v2020, and ALL of my conditional expressions have disappeared. SHould I have converted at least one to a MIF (while I still had v2017 on my machine)? How else can I retrieve my expressions without having to recreate them all?

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