Import/Export Properties Dialog Box

I am trying to launch the import/export properties dialog box but the only item under the Tools menu is Customize. How can I get to the import/export properties dialog?
I am using TestStand 4.2 and have tried reinstalling.

Hi,
I don't know why you don't see it already but I have a suggestion...
I'm using 4.1 but maybe you can create a new menu item using settings similiar to mine.
Item Text Expression: ResStr("DATABASE_TOOL_MENU", "IMPORT_EXPORT_DESCRIPTION")
Enable Expression: PropertyExists("RunState.InitialSelection.SelectedFile") && GetNumElements( RunState.InitialSelection.SelectedSequences ) > 0 && CurrentUserHasPrivilege("Develop.EditSequenceFile
Sequence File: GenericImportExport.seq
C:\Program Files\National Instruments\TestStand 4.1.1\Components\Tools\GenericImportExport.seq
(replace your own version of TestStand)
Sequence: ImportExport
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