To import metadata elements from the "Local Repository" of the IMDI Editor you will need to create an IMDI file from within the IMDI Editor containing the relevant elements (Actors etc.) and save that IMDI file to disk. The directory containing this IMDI file can then be added as a "Working Directory" in Arbil. Once this IMDI file is visible in Arbil any of it's elements (Actors etc.) can be added as a Favourite in Arbil.

Alternatively a Favourite can be created from any IMDI file even those already in the archive. This is done by selecting the desired node and adding it to Favourites via the context menu.