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Exporting and Importing AnyDB Types

Exporting a specific Type​

Types can be exported for backup, sharing, or transferring to other workspaces or teams.

To export:

  1. Open any record created from the desired type.
  2. Click Export and select Type.
  3. Select the format as AnyDB JSON/Zip

AnyDB Export Template

A JSON file containing the type structure will be downloaded.

You can also export a Type from the Manage Types dialog. See Managing Types for details. Select the Type and the specific version and click on 'Export' link next to the version. A JSON file containing the type structure will be downloaded.

Exporting all Types​

All the Record Types in a workspace can be exported for backup, sharing, or transferring to other workspaces or teams.

To export all types

  1. Navigate to the target workspace.
  2. Open Manage Types Dialog (See Managing Types for details).
  3. Click Export button
  4. A JSON file containing the type structure will be downloaded.

AnyDB Export Template

Importing Types​

To import a Type or multiple Types into another workspace:

  1. Navigate to the target workspace.
  2. Open Manage Types Dialog (See Managing Types for details).
  3. Click Import Type.
  4. Select the previously exported JSON.

Once imported, the Type(s) will be available to all team members in that workspace.

tip

Importing a type transfers the layout, field types, and styles only. No data is included.