Export Setup – BACKTRACK Instruction Article

Summary

This article describes how to setup an Export in BACKTRACK.

From the Main Menu, select “Database Maintenance”

Select “Transfer Functions” from the menu
Select “Export Data” from the menu
Select “New” from the buttons on the right side of the “Select Export” screen
In the “Description” field, select an appropriate name for the export routine
Click on the radio button next to the database on which this export will primarily use
Click OK

Now, set the parameters of the export file. These include:

Fields – defines what fields will be exported in order as shown on the screen from top to bottom
File Options – defines the export file type and name (types include: CSV, XML, or DBF)
Criteria – allows the user to filter the data to be exported
Sort By – controls the sort order of the records in the export file
Custom Fields – allows the user to create new fields dynamically during the export (e.g. concatenate two other fields, etc.)
Parent Item – defines what type if parent item to use for the export

Instructions Written Using:
OS (PC): Windows XP, 7, 8
Application: BACKTRACK 2012