Article - CS180909

How to Import/Export entities and data in ThingWorx Platform

Modified: 18-Dec-2025   


Applies To

  • ThingWorx Platform 7.4 to 10.0
  • Windchill Navigate (formerly ThingWorx Navigate) 9.3 to 9.6

Description

  • Need to import ThingWorx entities and data from ThingWorxStorage or file system
  • Need to export ThingWorx entities and data using a service or through the Composer
  • Need to automate entity and data export to schedule backups of ThingWorx data
  • Requirement to migrate ThingWorx customizations or ThingWorx Navigate apps from one system to another
  • Requirement to restore entities or duplicate projects and related entities
  • Request for information on excluding entities from export or updating properties after import
  • Is there a way to update properties after entities (things) are exported from an environment and imported to another one where these entities (things) already exist?
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