How to import specific classes and object properties from an ontology in Protege?

Question

I want to import some classes in Protege from different ontologies to my ontology. For example, I need the classes foaf:Person , org:Site , vcard:Organization , and many more.

I don't want to create them by myself (and modifying their IRI). When I did import the whole ontology (Schema.org, vCard, FOAF, …), I had many elements that I don't need.

Is there any way to do it?

Answer 1

— Have you looked at this thread: protege-project.136.n4.nabble.com/…

— I tried to use it, but it didn't work.

There are subtle moments, especially on step 5.

1. Open your target ontology.

2. Open the source ontology in the same window .

3. Select Refactor > Copy/move/delete axioms :

4. Select axiom selection method.

5. Select signature (ie a set set of classes, properties etc.) to import. Do not forget to press >> !

6. Now you can preview axioms to be imported.

7. Select what you want to do:

8-9. Select your target ontology:

10. Voila!