14.9. Reimport Table Data

If you created a table by importing a file, you can manually reimport its data from the source file. This replaces the current numeric values in the table with the contents of the file. The original import settings for the table apply when it is reloaded from the source file, including variable assignments, units, and skipped header and/or footer rows.

  1. Right-click the name of the table in the Outline pane.

  2. Choose Reimport Table Data from the menu.

The values in the table are replaced by values from the imported file.

Limitations on Reimporting Table Data

Be aware of the following when you select Reimport Table Data:

  • Table data is always read from the source file according to column order, starting with the first column of data in the source file. If columns are added to, removed from, or moved within the source file, the data that is reloaded into your table could change.

  • The reimport function uses the Import Path Type you specified. If the file cannot be found, Mechanical displays an error message and the reimport fails.

  • If the source file is empty or corrupted, Mechanical displays an error message and the reimport fails.

  • If you manually added or deleted columns in an imported table, the Reimport Table Data command refreshes the originally imported columns with data from the source file. This does not affect data in any columns that you added.

  • If you manually added rows to the table, Reimport Table Data deletes them.

  • If you manually deleted rows from the table, Reimport Table Data restores them.