To import one or more flows from an external ".sflow" file (in case of single flows) or ".sflows" file (in case of flow groups)
- Determine where you want your flow(s) or flow group(s) to be placed in the Flows pane. The flow(s) /flow group(s) will be placed at the same level as the flow that is have currently selected. If no flows are selected, they will be placed at the root level (highest level).
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Do one of the following:
- From the menu, click .
- In the Flows pane, right-click somewhere and choose Import Flow....
- In the Flows pane, click
and select Import Flow....
- Select the external file(s) you want to import. You can select multiple files at the same time by holding down the Ctrl or Shift key.
- Click Open. If problems occur, a message will appear, for example to warn you about unsupported flow elements (See Importing a flow with unsupported flow elements). If everything goes well, the flow(s) or flow group(s) will appear in the Flows pane. The hierarchy and the order of the flows in the the flow groups are preserved.
Alternative ways to import files:
Alternatively you can locate the external ".sflow(s)" file using the Windows Explorer (on Microsoft Windows) or Finder (on Mac) and:
Double-click the file; this will launch Switch if it is not yet running and import the flow or flow group.
Drag and drop the file onto the Flows pane in Switch; this will import the flow or flow group.