With the introduction of the Configuration Manager 6.10, we will make the transition from one tool to the other smoother by offering an import feature, which allows you to import all cameras from a .bpassist project file without having to re-enter the individual credentials of each device.
The feature allows you to:
In this article you will see how to import project files into Configuration Manager in both versions: v6.10 & v7.41
Configuration Manager v6.10
Select one or more .bpassist files that you want to import
After entering the project file passwords, the Configuration Manager can decypt the files and you will then be prompted with an overview of the project file content
Configuration Manager v7.41 or above
1. Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Import Project Assistant File..."
2. Select one or more .bpassist files that you want to import
3. After entering the project file passwords, the Configuration Manager can decrypt the files and you will then be prompted with an overview of the project file content
4. Choose where in your existing structure you want to integrate the new devices ("Import to group" section)
5. Verify project file content
6. Select, whether you want to create a backup after import
7. Select, whether you want to keep the project file groups after import
8. After successful import, you can find all newly added devices in your target directory