Data Management
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Managing data within FPSmart, including importing, exporting, and organizing.

Importing Data
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FPSmart supports a variety of data import options to facilitate the integration of diverse data sources into your projects. 

Supported File Formats
    - **AIXM (Aeronautical Information Exchange Model)**
    - **CSV (Comma-Separated Values)**
    - **ARINC**
    - **Local Database**
    - **AIMDB (Aeronautical Information Management Database)**

Steps to Import Data
1. **AIXM Import:**
    - Navigate to `File` > `Import` > `AIXM`.
    - Select the AIXM file you wish to import.
    - Configure import settings as needed and click `Import`.
2. **CSV Import:**
    - Navigate to `File` > `Import` > `CSV`.
    - Choose the CSV file containing your data.
    - Map the CSV columns to the appropriate data fields in FPSmart and click `Import`.
3. **ARINC Import:**
    - Navigate to `File` > `Import` > `ARINC`.
    - Select the ARINC file to import.
    - Follow the prompts to configure import options and click `Import`.
4. **Local Database Import:**
    - Navigate to `File` > `Import` > `Local Database`.
    - Choose the database file to import.
    - Follow the instructions to map database tables to FPSmart data structures and click `Import`.
5. **AIMDB Import over Secured SSL Connection:**
    - Navigate to `File` > `Import` > `AIMDB`.
    - Enter the AIMDB connection details, including SSL certificate information.
    - Authenticate and follow the prompts to import data securely.

Exporting Data
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FPSmart provides multiple export options to facilitate the use of your data outside the application.

Supported Formats
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    - **KML (Keyhole Markup Language)**
    - **GML (Geography Markup Language)**
    - **AIXM**
    - **Local Database**
    - **AIMDB**

How to Export Data
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1. **KML Export:**
    - Navigate to `File` > `Export` > `KML`.
    - Select the data you wish to export and configure the export settings.
    - Click `Export` and choose the destination folder.
2. **GML Export:**
    - Navigate to `File` > `Export` > `GML`.
    - Choose the data to export and configure the export options.
    - Click `Export` and select the destination folder.
3. **AIXM Export:**
    - Navigate to `File` > `Export` > `AIXM`.
    - Select the data to be exported and set the export parameters.
    - Click `Export` and choose the destination folder.
4. **Local Database Export:**
    - Navigate to `File` > `Export` > `Local Database`.
    - Select the database file to export data into.
    - Map FPSmart data fields to the database structure and click `Export`.
5. **AIMDB Export over Secured SSL Connection:**
    - Navigate to `File` > `Export` > `AIMDB`.
    - Enter the AIMDB connection details, including SSL certificate information.
    - Authenticate and follow the prompts to export data securely.

Data Organization
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Organizing your data effectively within FPSmart ensures smooth project workflows and easy access to information.

How to Categorize and Manage Data within the Application
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1. **Creating Data Categories:**
    - Navigate to `Data` > `Categories`.
    - Click `New Category` and enter a name and description.
    - Click `Save` to create the category.
2. **Assigning Data to Categories:**
    - Select the data item you wish to categorize.
    - Right-click and choose `Assign to Category`.
    - Select the appropriate category from the list.
3. **Managing Data within Categories:**
    - Navigate to `Data` > `Manage`.
    - Select the category to view all data items within it.
    - Use the `Move`, `Rename`, and `Delete` options to organize data as needed.
4. **Using Tags for Data Management:**
    - Apply tags to data items by selecting the item and clicking `Tags`.
    - Enter relevant tags and click `Apply`.
    - Use the `Search` function to filter data based on tags.

By leveraging these import, export, and organization features, you can efficiently manage your data within FPSmart, ensuring that your projects are well-structured and your data is easily accessible.