Import xml

The import .xml functionality can be used to import different types of entities such as investigations, people, addresses, IP addresses, online identities, etc., into Hubstream.

Users can modify the uploaded entities using the software’s interface. This includes adding new entities, editing existing entities, and linking entities together to create a complete picture of a case.

Importing an entity in Hubstream

An entity can be imported using an .xml file in Hubstream by following the steps provided below:

• Click on the cog menu. This opens a list of options.

  

• Click on Import Xml. This opens a popup titled Import Case From Xml File.

  

• Click on the page icon on the right. This opens a file explorer window.

  

• Navigate to the .xml file. Click and select it. Click on Open at the bottom of explorer. This closes the file explorer and turns the Upload button in the popup to green.

  

• Click on Upload. This starts the upload process. A progress bar at the bottom of the popup will show how far along is the upload.

  

• Wait for a few seconds for the upload to get over.

  

• Once the upload is completed, close the popup by clicking x in the top right corner. This takes the user to the page they were on before clicking the upload xml option.

  

• Wait for a couple of seconds. Verify the entity has been uploaded in the All-Entities page of the entity just uploaded.

  

Downloading an entity as .xml

Taking the address entity as an example, following are the steps to download it in the .xml format:

Downloading an entity from its Overview section

• Click and select an entity. This opens the Overview section of the entity.

  

• Click the three-dot icon on the right. This opens a list of available options.

  

• Click on Download. This downloads the entity as an .xml file.

  

Downloading an entity from the All-Entities page

• Click on the hamburger menu available in the top left corner.

  

• Click on the desired entity type in the All items section of the hamburger menu. This opens the All-Entities page of the particular entity.

  

• Click and select an entity. This opens an Actions menu on the right.

  

• Click on Download. This downloads the entity as an .xml file.