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title: "Importing and Exporting Reports"
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Editable report definitions are stored in the application database. You can export your reports to xml format and import saved xml reports. This is a convenient way to transfer reports between databases.

> ℹ️ **Example**
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> ℹ️ Create and test your reports in a test database, then export them to xml format and import them into your production database.

# Export an editable report:

1. In the Report Editor module, open the report that you want to export.
2. Choose **File > Export** from the menu and select a location and filename for the report.
3. Click **Save** to save your exported file.

# Import an editable report:

When you import a report file, it will open immediately in the Report Editor. If you currently have a report open for editing you will be prompted to save it before you continue with the import.

1. In the Report Editor module, choose **File > Import** from the menu.
2. Choose the xml report file that you want to import and click **Open** to open it in the Report Editor.

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ To see your changes you must restart the application after importing a report.

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