Import/Export data source settings

This information applies to Jet Reports 2010 and higher.

If you are setting up many workstations with the same Data Source and/or Application settings, you may want to set up the first workstation, then export these settings and import them to all other workstations.  You can also use the Export feature as a way to back up these settings.

Step-by-step guide

Exporting Data Source Settings:

1. Open the Data Source Settings.
   
   
   
2. Click the Export button and then choose Data Sources...  (In some early versions, select File | Export. )
   
   
   
3. Select which Data Sources you want to export and press Export.
   
   
   
4. Choose a name and location for the exported .xml file.
   
   
   
5. Click Save.
   
   

Importing Data Source Settings:

1. Open the Data Source Settings and select File | Import.
   
   
   
2. Click the Import button and choose Data Sources...  (in some early versions, select File | Import.)
   
   
   
3. Browse to the exported .xml file that you saved and select Open.
   
   
   
4. Select which Data Sources you want to import.
   
   
   
5. Select Import.