Importing and Exporting Objects
There are several methods to get data in and out of your database, and recommended uses for each method.
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Import and Export from the File menu in the development environment. |
To move, copy, or share objects from Object Designer.
Note
This exports the design object, but not the data, from the database.
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ImportObjects and ExportObjects commands. |
To move, copy, or share objects from a command prompt. Use the commands if you want to automate the import or export.
Note
This exports the design object, but not the data, from the database.
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Export the dataset of a report as an .xml file. |
Note
This exports the structure of the dataset and the data from the report.
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Import and export text strings by choosing Translate on the Tools menu in the development environment. |
To translate strings for customized objects in a multilanguage environment. |
How to: Add Translated Strings By Importing and Exporting Multilanguage Files |
Import from or export to a backup file by choosing Backup on the Tools menu. |
To backup a database or a company within a database.
Warning
You can choose if you want to backup application objects, data from the database, or both.
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