Exporting the Design File from a Data Source

The design file of a Data Source can be exported from the Data Source Designer dialog and saved as an XML file. The file contains the current state of the Data Source in the Data Source Designer.

To export a Data Source's design file:

1. Log in to the server as an Administrator.

2. Identify and select the Data Source you want to export.

3. Right-click the Data Source and select Edit from the context-menu. The Edit Data Source page of the Data Source Designer appears.

4. In the Data Source Design section, click the Edit with Data Source Designer link. The Data Source Designer opens to the Tables tab. The tabs of the designer show the design settings for this Data Source that you can export to XML.

5. Click Export Design.

6. If your data source supports schemas (subdivisions of a database), you are prompted to include the schema name in the table name. Select Yes if you intend to use this Data Source design file with the same data source and schema. Select No if you intend to re-use this Data Source design with other data sources or other schemas.

7. The browser usually gives you the choice of viewing or saving the file. To save the design file, select a location and give it a name. Be sure to keep the ".xml" suffix. The server validates the design before exporting the XML file. If errors are found, you can cancel the export.