Export/Import Spur job

SB enables multiple commissioning technicians to work on a project simultaneously. Technicians can export a single spur from an existing system, make modifications and then import the spur job back to the master job/database without affecting the operation of the existing system. The import merges all the folders, physical devices, logical areas, floor plan elements, fixture and load profiles and emergency testing groups that are part of the spur.

The exported spur job is saved as a job file (.dlj). However, the master job can be a job file or a System Manager database.

Export spur job:

  1. Open the master job/database and select one or more spur gateways.

    sb system view tree pdeg

  2. From the toolbar, select File > Export > Export Spur to New Job File… The default filename includes the master job, gateway, spur, date, and time, e.g. Master-PDEG #2-Spur-2025-03-13-10-11.dlj. The spur job uses the same connection type as the master job.

  3. Open the spur job in SB.

  4. Add/modify devices, areas, and plans as needed.

  5. Save the spur job.

Import spur job:

  1. Open the master job/database.

Save a backup copy of the master job before proceeding.

  1. Select File > Import > Exported Spur Job… (there is no need to select a spur when importing).

  2. When prompted to continue, click the Yes button.

  3. Select the spur job and click the Open button.

    sb backup confirm

  4. Click the Test button. The Summary lists the import file contents and matching items in the master job/database.

  5. Click the tabs to review the included Areas, Devices, Floor Plans, and Schedules.

    The default settings are to Merge Matching Areas, Override Matching Devices, Merge Matching Plans, and Override Matching Schedules. Make any changes required before proceeding.

  6. Click the Import button.

    sb import job

  7. Click the Close button and check that all items have been merged and overridden as expected.

    sb import job success

  8. Save the master job/database.

  • Box numbers and area numbers must be within the spur offset range.

  • Hotel job export import does not include room profile data.

  • Devices with unassigned box numbers that appear in both the spur and master jobs will not be merged.