To restore filters to NDS or eDirectory from LDIF:
Start ConsoleOne and authenticate yourself.
Select Wizards > NDS or eDirectory Import/Export.
Select Import LDIF File Radio button > Click Next.
Select Source LDIF File > Click Next.
Enter the Server DNS Name/IP Address.
Enter the Port:389.
Select Authenticated Login.
Enter the User Distinguished Name and password in LDIF format > click Next > Finish. For example, of the enties could be cn=admin, o=novell.