# Importing Controller Configurations and Settings

1. On the home view, go to he Controller tab and select Export/Import on the left pane.

2. Go to the Import window and select Import.

   An Information pop-up window confirms that all settings for tightening programs, batches, accessories, and controllers will be replaced with the settings of the imported file.
   However, settings for network, PIN, results, and events will not be imported.

   Select Continue.

3. On the Import pop-up window, select Choose File. Then, select the file to be imported on the controller.

   At the end of the importing process, the controller will restart automatically.

   If the importing process is interrupted before it has started or the file disappears, an informative message appears and the controller must be restarted to assure it is in a valid state.
   An interrupted importing process can be completed if the file is existent and non-corrupted.

When importing controller configuration and settings, existing configurations and settings are replaced by the imported controller configuration and settings.

The following configurations are not imported or deselected:

- Controller Network settings are not imported.

- Results and Events are not imported.

- License Assignment is not imported.

- Assigned task in Virtual Station/s is deselected.

- "jsonConfigurations.zip" (Multistep Tightening and Loosening programs) is not imported.

- "licenseInformation.zip" (License Information and System Capabilities) is not imported.