HSMAdvisor allows to import and export machine definitions, thus allowing you to use third-party definitions and share your custom ones with other HSMAdvisor seats.

Here is how you can Import and Export a machine definition:

To Import a new machine in to the active machine list

• Click on Edit button next to the Machine list on HSMAdvisor Speeds and Feeds tab
• Click on Import button on the "Machine Definition" dialog
• A standard windows "Open File" dialog appears prompting you to select a file that contains the machine you wish to import.
• After selecting a file and pressing OK, you will be asked to choose which machine you would like to import from the file. This is necessary because each file may contain many definitions.
• Find and select your machine in the drop-down list to make sure its parameters are correct.
• Click on Save button to save the changes and close the dialog

To Export a machine or many to an outside file

(to share it with your friends, coworkers, or maybe even me)

• Click on Edit button next to the Machine list on HSMAdvisor Speeds and Feeds tab
• Click on Export button on the "Machine Definition" dialog
• A dialog appears where you are prompted to choose which machines from your current list you would like to export.
• After selecting your machines, click OK and select a file name where you would like to save your machine list.

You may like to learn about

• Editing Machine Definition Parameters