How to restore projects in Empower - WKB31297
Article number: 31297
OBJECTIVE or GOAL
Restore projects into Empower.
ENVIRONMENT
- Empower
PROCEDURE
- To restore a project, log in to Empower software using an account with the Restore Projects privilege.
- Click on Configure the system.
- Click on File > Restore project(s).
- From the Restore Project(s) wizard Start Software page, select the directory that contains your backed up project files. Tip: If the directory contains single project backup files, the project is restored. If the directory contains multiple backed up project files, the software batch restores the backed up project files. Click Next.
- From the Restore Project(s) wizard Project Details page, select a name for the project (for a single restore only). If desired, select a new project parent. Select Next.
- The wizard begins. When prompted, select "OK" for restored project needs to be updated to next point revision.
- Select Finish.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After restoring any project the access level is set to the default which is Owner only
EPMS v2.0 (expected Q1 2027) will provide additional functions that could help. 750001249EPMS - Empower Project Migr. Subscription (1yr)
This version will:
- copy the project access settings when the backup is taken
- Allow the choice to restore the project access settings upon migration
However, the required project access groups must be setup first either
- Manually create the required access groups
- Use System Object Export from the old to new Environment