EUREX Release Clearing User Guide

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1 EUREX Release 14.0

2 Eurex 2013 Deutsche Börse AG (DBAG), Clearstream Banking AG (Clearstream), Eurex Frankfurt AG, Eurex Clearing AG (Eurex Clearing) as well as Eurex Bonds GmbH (Eurex Bonds) and Eurex Repo GmbH (Eurex Repo) are corporate entities and are registered under German law. Eurex Zürich AG is a corporate entity and is registered under Swiss law. Clearstream Banking S.A. is a corporate entity and is registered under Luxembourg law. U.S. Exchange Holdings, Inc. and International Securities Exchange Holdings, Inc. (ISE) are corporate entities and are registered under U.S. American law. Eurex Frankfurt AG (Eurex) is the administrating and operating institution of Eurex Deutschland. Eurex Deutschland and Eurex Zürich AG are in the following referred to as the Eurex Exchanges. 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Those who desire to trade any products available on the Eurex market or who desire to offer and sell any such products to others or who desire to possess a clearing license of Eurex Clearing in order to participate in the clearing process provided by Eurex Clearing, should consider legal and regulatory requirements of those jurisdictions relevant to them, as well as the risks associated with such products, before doing so. Eurex derivatives (other than EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures contracts, EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 Index Futures contracts, STOXX Europe 50 Index Futures contracts, STOXX Europe 600 Banks/Industrial Goods & Services/Insurance/Media/Travel & Leisure/ Utilities Futures contracts, Dow Jones Global Titans 50 IndexSM Futures contracts, DAX Futures contracts, MDAX Futures contracts, TecDAX Futures contracts, SMIM Futures contracts, SLI Swiss Leader Index Futures contracts, Eurex inflation/commodity/weather/ property and interest rate derivatives) are currently not available for offer, sale or trading in the United States or by United States persons. Trademarks and Service Marks Buxl, DAX, DivDAX, eb.rexx, Eurex, Eurex Bonds, Eurex Repo, Eurex Strategy WizardSM, Euro GC Pooling, FDAX, FWB, GC Pooling,,GCPI, MDAX, ODAX, SDAX, TecDAX, USD GC Pooling, VDAX, VDAX-NEW and Xetra are registered trademarks of DBAG. Phelix Base and Phelix Peak are registered trademarks of European Energy Exchange AG (EEX). The service marks MSCI Russia and MSCI Japan are the exclusive property of MSCI Barra. itraxx is a registered trademark of International Index Company Limited (IIC) and has been licensed for the use by Eurex. IIC does not approve, endorse or recommend Eurex or itraxx Europe 5-year Index Futures, itraxx Europe HiVol 5-year Index Futures and itraxx Europe Crossover 5-year Index Futures. Eurex is solely responsible for the creation of the Eurex itraxx Credit Futures contracts, their trading and market surveillance. ISDA neither sponsors nor endorses the product s use. ISDA is a registered trademark of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. IPD UK Annual All Property Index is a registered trademark of Investment Property Databank Ltd. IPD and has been licensed for the use by Eurex for derivatives. SLI, SMI and SMIM are registered trademarks of SIX Swiss Exchange AG. 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3 Table of Contents Page 3 Table of Contents 1 Introduction Purpose Prerequisites How to Use Common Window Controls Overview Window Header Control Button Min/Max/Close Button Simulation/Production Distinction Menu Bar Menu Branding Logo Vertical Scroll Bar Horizontal Scroll Bar Buttons Message Bar Display Field Entry Field Table Field Group Radio Buttons Quick-Link Quick Find User Guide Conventions Menu Bar Table Field Group Context Menu Mouse Usage Global Context Shortcuts General Functions and Features Eurex Online Help Order ID and Trade ID Timeout Error Message Moving Columns Selecting Rows or Columns Default Buttons When Changes Affect Windows Message History Tool Bar - Access to Menu Actions Starting the Application Clearing Overview Clearing Accounts Structure

4 Table of Contents Page Types of Membership General Clearing Members Direct Clearing Members Non Clearing Members Registered Customers Member Product Assignments Account Types Position Accounts Premium Accounts Cash/Securities Account Overview of Member Type and Account Relationships Guarantees Margin Clearing Fund Company Capital Requirement Calculation Cash Transactions Client Asset Protection Activation of CAP Types of Client Asset Protection Solution Client Asset Protection Solutions The Pool Concept - Introduction The Pool Concept - In Detail Maintenance of Collateral Pools Collateral Processing Collaterals Pledged on Xemac Collateral Deposits Collateral Withdrawals Use of Windows and Reports Types of Membership As of Date Clearing Process and Feasible Transactions Position Management Exercise and Assignment of Stock Options Exercise and Assignment of Stock Options (Eurex/ISE Link) Notification and Allocation for Futures on Bonds Settlement of Cash Settled Futures Exercise and Assignment of Options on Futures Settlement of Cash Settled Options (other than Options on Stocks) Settlement of Futures Contracts on Energy Premiums and Fees Margin Daily Settlement Trade Transfers (Give-up Trades)

5 Table of Contents Page Historical Trade Transfers Clearing Procedure for Eurex/ISE Link Products Position Keeping of Options and Futures Purpose of Position Keeping Information on Position Balance and Movements Trade Adjustments Trade Separation Trade Open/Close Adjustment Trade Account Transfer Historical Trade Transfers (HiTT) Give-up and Take-up Trades [Modified] Position Adjustment Position Closing Adjustments Member Internal Position Adjustment Position Transfer between different Members Strategy Trade Position Maintenance Duties of the Exchange Duties of the Member Fulfillment of Obligations from Executed Trades Exercise and Assignment of Options Contracts Purpose Exercise Automatic Exercise Manual Exercise Assignments Exercise/Assignment of Positions in Eurex/ISE Link Products Duties of Eurex Duties of the Clearing Member Duties of the Exchange Member Delivery Notice and Allocation of Eurex Futures Contracts Purpose Delivery Notice Allocation Duties of the Clearing House Duties of the Clearing Members Duties of the Exchange Members Settlement of Eurex Options and Eurex Futures Contracts Delivery and Payment Cash Settlement Creation of Futures Positions Settlement of OTC Volatility Strategies for Equity Options

6 Table of Contents Page Settlement of KRX products Payment versus Payment Settlement of EEX Electricity Future Contracts Cascading Expiration for EEX Electricity Futures Cash Settled Electricity Future Contracts Physically Settled Electricity Future Contracts EEX EUA Futures VAT for Energy Deliveries Margin Deposits Intraday Margin Duties of Clearing Department Duties of the Clearing Members Duties of the Exchange Members Settlement of Options on Electricity Futures (EEX) Clearing of OTC Flexible Contracts Transactions OTC Flexible Contracts Parameters OTC Flexible Contracts Supported Transactions Premiums, Fees and Daily Variation Margin Traditional Style Option Premiums Fees Daily Variation Margin Additional Windows and Reports Duties of the Clearing House Duties of the Clearing Members Risk Protection Limit Maintenance Effects of Breaching Limits Risk-based Margining Summary Formation of Margin Classes and of Margin Groups Components of Margin Requirement Calculation of Margin Requirement Reporting the Total Margin Calculation for an Account Netting Reporting the Calculation of Futures Spread Margin Reporting the Calculation of the Premium Margin Reporting the Calculation of Current Liquidating Margin Reporting the Calculation of Additional Margin Margin Requirement for GC Pooling Trades Margining for OTC Flexible Contracts Transactions Margin Requirement for an Exchange Member Account Margin Requirement for a Clearing Member Interest on Cash Margin

7 Table of Contents Page Interest Rate Definition Interest Calculation Daily Settlement Purpose Management and Revaluation of the Pledged Collateral Management and Revaluation of Securities Collateral Cash Amounts Margin Cover Daily Settlement of Cascading EEX Futures Daily Settlement of the Eurex/KOSPI Product Duties of the Clearing House Duties of the Members Give-up Trades Purpose Specifying a Give-up Trade Acceptance of a Give-up Trade Refusing a Give-up Trade Unsuccessfully Processed Give-up Trade [Modified] Cancelling a Give-up Trade Duties of the Clearing House Duties of the Members Management of the GCM - NCM Relationship Purpose Duties of the Clearing House Duties of the Members Window Flow Clearing GUI Window Layouts and s Startup Windows System Connection Login/Logout Main Menu Message Log Trade Management Position Overview Clearing Filter Position Transfer Bulk Load Position Close Out Bulk Load Position Adjustment - Close Out and Position Adjustment - Account Transfer Position Transfer Entry Position Detail Overview Position Detail Filter Position Detail Maintenance - Trade Separation Position Detail Maintenance - Account Transfer and O/C Adjustment Position Detail Maintenance - Text Position Transfer Overview

8 Table of Contents Page Position Transfer Filter Give-up Overview [Modified] Give-up Filter [Modified] Give-up Maintenance Take-up Overview Take-up Filter Take-up Maintenance OTC Flexible Contracts Clearing OTC Flexible Contracts Filter Flexible Contracts Trade Separation Settlement Exercise Overview Exercise Filter - Overview Automatic Exercise Parameter Maintenance Exercise Assignment Overview [Modified] Notification Overview Notification Detail Overview Notification Allocation Summary Overview Allocation Overview Futures Deliverable Position Overview Collateral Collateral Pool Overview Collateral Pool Relations Collateral Pool Status CSD Overview CSD Detail [Modified] Collateral Account Overview [Modified] Collateral Status Detail [Modified] Security Deposit Overview [Modified] Specific Equity Collateral Assignment Overview Collateral Transaction Overview [Modified] Collateral Transaction Entry [Modified] Security Cash Risk Management Daily Margin Overview Margined Position Overview Guarantee Overview Risk Monitoring Maintenance [Modified] Stop Release Tab Limit Maintenance Tab Action Level 1 - Warning Action Level 2 - Member Slowdown Action Level 3 - Member Stop Intraday Change of Settings Release of a Member

9 Table of Contents Page Manual Member Slowdown Event Log Tab Margin Requirement Information Cash Daily Cash Transaction Overview Info Clearing Board Market Supervision Messages Settlement Price Overview Ticker Board Product Selection Contract Selection External Underlying Selection Product Statistics Overview Contract Statistics Overview Collateral Security Information Deliverable Bonds Overview Option Margin Parameter Overview Exchange Rate Overview [Modified] Contract Mapping Member Member General Information Member Relationship Overview Settings Profile Selection Profile Maintenance Preferences General Text Field Member Change Password Security Product Assignment Maintenance [Modified] Product Assignment Maintenance Import User Security Profile Maintenance PIN Maintenance Help On this window About What s new Auxiliary Windows Print Functionality Print Table Print Window Sort Table Find

10 Table of Contents Page Quick Find Column Selection Export Table Confirmation Dialogs Appendix Function Keys Mnemonics Window Menu Buttons Icon Names of Eurex Clearing GUI Table of OTC Flexible Contracts Maintenance Codes Table of Exchanges Glossary

11 Introduction Page 11 1 Introduction This document provides a detailed description of the Eurex front-end clearing which supports all clearing functions through its graphical user interface. Note: Data contained in the screenshots and samples in this publication are for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as a true representation of the current market. 1.1 Purpose This document is intended for member clearing personnel using the system. The purpose of the "" is to: Identify the supported business functions Explain the structure and the content of the windows Familiarize the user with the "look and feel" and its features This user guide is intended to be a reference guide, where information windows can be quickly retrieved. The user guide focuses on giving detailed descriptions of all windows and related functions. The user guide consists of 4 chapters and an appendix: Chapter 1 Introduction introduces the user guide, generic functions and how to start the application. Chapter 2 Clearing Overview provides an overview of the clearing functions. Chapter 3 Window Flow Clearing GUI gives an overview of the Eurex clearing front-end system and window flow. Chapter 4 Window Layouts and s describes the Eurex clearing front-end windows in detail. The Appendix provides additional information. 1.2 Prerequisites To ensure that each user can clear electronically and effectively the following prerequisites need to be met: A full installation and configuration of Eurex. The user should check with his network and system administrators that all network, hardware and Eurex front-end software configuration requirements have been met. A valid user ID and password for the Eurex back-end. A login identification and password for the Eurex front-end. A valid clearer license for Eurex. User attended the clearing training on the new Java GUI.

12 Introduction Page How to Use This document covers use by readers of the exchanges Eurex, EEX and the Vienna Stock Exchange (WBAG - Wiener Börse AG), but does not describe WBAG-specific market and/or system settings. The applicability of chapters is stated at the respective places in the document. When referring to the electronic system the term Eurex is used in a generic way that can be applied to all exchanges that are valid in the respective context. 1.4 Common Window Controls Overview The following section provides an overview of the standard window components and introduces specific terms that are used in this document. The window snapshots shown in this user guide are taken from an Intel platform using Windows as operating system. The look and feel on your workstation may differ slightly from the snapshots shown in this user guide. Common window controls of Eurex windows

13 Introduction Page Window Header The window header displays the current window s title Control Button The Control button enables the user to manipulate the active window. Double clicking the left mouse button (assumption is a right-hand mouse) closes the window. Other typical window options are enabled via a single click, such as Move or Resize. Resizing the window is also possible by dragging the window corner which also enlarges the tables to display additional information Min/Max/Close Button Min. Button: When the user clicks the Min. button, the window and all its child windows are minimized to an icon. Max Button: When the user clicks the Max button, the window is maximized. Close Button: Clicking the Close button closes the window and all its child windows Simulation/Production Distinction Each window title of the simulation GUI application is preceded by the prefix "SIMU-". The production GUI application has no such prefix. Note: It is recommended that the simulation and production GUI application is distinguished by the use of different colors Menu Bar The menu bar contains the menus available in the window. Menus are accessible by either clicking with the left mouse button on the menu bar or pressing a mnemonic (<ALT> key + underlined letter) Menu Each menu of the menu bar contains several menu items that can be chosen by either clicking with the left mouse button on the menu item or pressing the mnemonic (underlined letter) on the keyboard. Note: When a menu item is pulled down and the user switches to another workspace without closing the menu, the menu is still visible in the new workspace due to specific Java behavior Branding Logo Each window contains the branding logo at the right side of the menu bar. By clicking once on the branding logo the Main menu is brought into the foreground. A double click brings all windows of this GUI instance into the foreground.

14 Introduction Page Vertical Scroll Bar The vertical scroll bar allows the user to scroll to and view the parts of a window that may currently not be on the screen, such as the list rows that are currently outside the visible boundary of the table Horizontal Scroll Bar The horizontal scroll bar allows the user to scroll to and view the parts of a window that may not be on the screen, such as the list of columns that are currently outside the visible boundary of the table Buttons Several windows contain buttons that can be used to execute the function indicated by the button label. For example, clicking the Submit button initiates a transaction and closes the window after its successful completion. Buttons are only enabled if their action is executable. Some buttons are disabled (shaded), unless valid data has been entered to all mandatory fields of the window Message Bar Responses and error messages related to an action in the window, or one of its child windows, are displayed in the message bar at the bottom of the window. The system provides messages also in message bubbles, which is useful for messages longer than the displayed window width. The message bubble is shown when remaining for a while with the mouse pointer above the message bar Display Field A window may contain one or more display fields showing information for the user. Values displayed within display fields cannot be changed Entry Field A window may contain one or more entry fields. In these fields, data can be entered and modified using the keyboard. In some cases, field specific context menus are available via the right mouse button to set or change data. In free editable text fields, valid values are all characters according to the ASCII character set (Range: 32 to 126) except the following characters, which are not allowed: (pipe symbol),! (exclamation mark) and the * (asterisk) as first character. A mandatory field must be filled before the dedicated action can be executed. An inquiry icon is placed next to some entry fields. A reinquiry of the window for the defined value is performed after clicking it. Note: When performing this some of the filter settings of the last inquiry may get lost.

15 Introduction Page Table Tables display information in the format of a table. This information cannot be edited Field Group A field group combines two or more display/entry fields logically belonging together and/or buttons, which allow the user to specify certain settings or functional selections Radio Buttons Radio buttons are used to make a selection where only one choice of many is allowed. They never initiate or conclude an action; they are only used to set choices Quick-Link A Quick-Link is added to each new/modified window and indicates that the window has changed. Click the link to open the appropriate section in the What's new online help window Quick Find The Quick Find field on the right end of the toolbar supports quick search functionality. This field is always enabled and optional. If the user starts to type into the Quick Find field, the table in the window shows only those lines containing the search criteria. If columns are selected before the user starts typing into the Quick Find field, the Quick Find only searches the selected columns for the entered search criteria. In order to indicate which columns are used for the search, these columns are highlighted. The text Filtered in the window name indicates that Quick Find filter is active. 1.5 User Guide Conventions To standardize Eurex front-end window descriptions and functions, this guide uses a standard set of terms, abbreviations, etc. The following paragraph explains the terms used for the window descriptions. Each window description provides the user with information about the specific structure of the window and its contents. Therefore, the description for each window includes one or more of the following items: Menu bar tables and specific mouse usage within the tables Field groups and specific mouse usage within the field groups Buttons Global context supporting specific mouse usage

16 Introduction Page Menu Bar The description of the window menu contains: (1) Menu bar commands (2) Menu items for each command (3) An explanation of the function (4) The corresponding keyboard shortcuts (if applicable) Menu Bar (1) Item (2) (3) Shortcut (4) Window Save Settings Save the current window settings. Ctrl+S Clear Settings Close Restores the window settings to the default. Close the window with no further action.... Help On this window... Opens the Help window. F1 Menu bar description example Table Tables display information. Table example The title and a description of the content describes the columns of a table. Also described is how to use the mouse to issue a command for each specific field or column. A column is selected by clicking the title of that column.

17 Introduction Page 17 The following features are supported in all tables: The window settings can be configured to meet the requirements of the individual users. The order of columns can be changed by dragging the column using the right mouse button to the desired position. A column can be deleted from the table display to temporarily hide information. These settings can be saved and restored using the Save Settings menu. The default settings of a window can be restored with the menu item Clear Settings. To improve the visual appearance of windows containing tables, the background color of all tables can be defined in the General tab of the Preferences window. The user can select different background colors for all tables in the system in the General tab of the Preferences window. The user can also set different background colors for individual columns by using the pop-up color menu, which is opened by clicking the right mouse button on the column header. The menu offers a set of seven colors that can be applied to the background color of this column. This coloring effect can be used together with the striping effect for tables and results in shadings of the background color. The color settings of the table can be saved together with all other table settings via the Window/ Save Settings menu action of the window that contains this table. This feature is not available for tables in logging windows such as the general Message Log and window specific message logs. Example of pop-up menu for table header color effect

18 Introduction Page 18 Position Overview Table Column (1) (2) Exch ClgMbr ExchMbr Exchange ID Member ID of the Clearing Member Member ID of the Exchange Member... Table description example Field Group A field group combines two or more fields. These allow the user to specify certain values. Mandatory entry fields appear different from regular entry fields. Mandatory fields have a yellow background in comparison to regular entry fields, which have a white background. Field group example As part of the window description, the field group description lists the following information for each of its elements: (1) Field identifier (2) Identifier type (3) Function/field description (4) Indicates whether a context menu is provided Values for the identifier type within a field group are as follows: B - Button D - Display field E - Entry field S - Selection If a field specific context menu exists for the field, an asterisk "*" is placed in the context menu column, "CT" (CT = ConText menu). A button allows the user to execute a certain command, e.g. submit an order. The button label and its corresponding command or action are described. An ellipsis (three dots) "..." after the button label indicate that clicking the button opens another window to execute that command. Buttons are enabled as soon as all mandatory entries/settings have been made.

19 Introduction Page 19 Position Detail Overview Field Group Identifier Type CT (4) Exch D Exchange ID Contract E Contract identification: Options - Call/Put, Underlying, Expiration month and year, Strike price, Version number * Field Group description example Context Menu Some entry fields have a context menu, which provides a list of possible values for the field and can be opened by clicking the right mouse button in the field. The maximum number of items which can be shown in a context menu can be configured in the General tab of the Preferences window. If there are more items in the list than can be displayed in the context menu, the marker more appears at the top and bottom of the menu; the scrollbar can be used to move to the desired items in the list. The right mouse button populates the entry field with the selected value. Display Context Menu example Mouse Usage The usage of a standard right hand mouse is described as follows: SC-L single click the left mouse button DC-L double click the left mouse button SC-R single click the right mouse button

20 Introduction Page Global Context Context menus that are not field-specific but affect the contents of the whole window are described in the last section of the window description. To access a global context menu or table click the right mouse button outside of any field groups within the window. Context menus are available only in active windows and fields Shortcuts Instead of using the mouse, the user can also initiate an action by using the keyboard. According to the conventions of this user guide, mnemonic letters are shown within the window description. Keyboard commands of the application do not overwrite the platform-specific commands. Therefore, handling may be different on the different platforms in some cases. W is a mnemonic. The combination of <ALT> + W allows the selection of the Window menu. Pressing the combination of the <ALT> key and the underlined letter of a menu item selects that menu command or function. Changing fields within a window is also possible by using the <TAB> key to move to the next field. Pressing the <SHIFT> + <TAB> key combination moves to the previous field. Pressing <ALT> + <TAB> key combination switches between windows. The arrow-up and arrow-down keys can be used to fill and modify the quantity and limit fields. Every window with a Cancel button can also be closed with the <ESC> key. On every window with a Submit button the <ENTER> key also triggers the submission of the corresponding request. The common window controls Ctrl+C for Copy, Ctrl+V for Paste and Ctrl+A for Select All are provided in windows which can support it.

21 Introduction Page General Functions and Features Eurex Online Help The window descriptions of this user guide are provided as an online help for Clearing GUI. This facility offers a rich source of information about the system and its functions, and is quickly available Order ID and Trade ID The nine digit order IDs and six digit trade IDs contain the characters 0-9 and A-Z. These alphanumeric formats for order and trade IDs allow large number of orders and trades Timeout Error Message The error message TIMEOUT DURING LOGIN, indicates that no response has been returned from back-end while logging in. The error message TIMEOUT OCCURRED is displayed in all overview windows after a specific time without a response from back-end Moving Columns It is possible to configure the tables in each window to an individually defined layout using the right mouse button. Click the column header and drag that column to the desired position to accomplish this. For some windows, it is also possible to change the sort order of the rows of the table using the Sort... menu function Selecting Rows or Columns Multiple rows or columns in a table can be selected by holding the control key <CTRL> and clicking the rows or columns to be selected. A closed set of rows or columns can be selected by left-clicking the first row or column to be selected, holding the shift key <SHIFT> and leftclicking the last row or column of the set to be selected. All the rows or columns between the selection are selected Default Buttons Some windows offer a default button. A border surrounding the button identifies default buttons. When all mandatory fields are filled, the user can press the enter key to trigger the default button, as an option to using the mouse.

22 Introduction Page When Changes Affect Windows Changes occur in active windows on the front-end: Immediately For most windows, changes take effect and can be seen immediately. After closing and reopening the window In some windows, changes occur after the active window is closed and reopened. After reselecting a profile When a profile is used, it needs to be reselected in order to effect changes on it to the current window. Saved changes in the window configuration are seen after starting the next clearing session. When the user's product assignment is changed, the user sees the change only by logging in after the nightly batch run on the back-end has finished. Some windows have a Reload icon. Clicking this icon refreshes the data in these windows Message History Double-clicking the message box of a window activates the Message Log window containing the last 50 window related messages that have been sent to the user since the window was last opened. 1.7 Tool Bar - Access to Menu Actions A set of icons provides access to menu actions. These icons make various menu functions available in any given window and can be accessed directly from the toolbar. Clicking an icon performs the corresponding function exactly as if the function had been chosen via the menu, shortcut, or hotkey (as applicable). The following is a sample of all possible icons (note that no window has all icons available as depicted here). Example of a toolbar The icons are left aligned and there is a separating space to form icon groups for Window, Select and Columns. The title of an icon appears in a pop-up field when the cursor is left to rest on it for a brief time. The icons also appear to the left of the corresponding pull-down menu items. A vertical toggle button, which is located on its left side, allows the user to collapse the toolbar. A collapsed toolbar is hidden and a horizontal toggle button is displayed which allows the user to expand the toolbar again. The state of the toolbar (expanded or collapsed) can be saved using the Window/Save Settings menu action.

23 Introduction Page 23 In the following sections, the individual icons are depicted in large size, and the related functions are briefly described. Function Tool Bar Icon Save Settings Saves the current window settings. Clear Settings Clears the current window settings. Sort Clicking this icon opens the Sort window. Find Opens the Find window to search for table content. Print Opens the Print Functionality dialog. Import Opens the Import Table window to import the table content. Export Opens the Export Table window to export the table content. Copy Copies the selection. Paste Pastes the selection.