Exporting Records

You can export records in popular file formats for use in another application.

Note: You must use the Export Records script step to select fields that are not on the current layout and to configure the output file character set.

Export records

  1. Find the records to export. See Searching.
  2. Display the layout to use.
  3. Tap Actions menu icon, then tap Export Export icon.
  4. (optional) Change the filename.
  5. Choose a file type that is supported by the application in which you plan to use the exported data.
  6. Select the fields you want to export. Then tap Done. You can't select container fields.
  7. (optional) Tap Use Layout Formatting to format number, date, and time data using the field formats specified on the current layout. If you're exporting to .dbf format, this option is not available.
  8. Do one of the following:
    • Tap Email. Compose the message, then tap Send.
    • Tap Save. The file appears in the Device list in the Launch Center window.