Importing/Exporting Reports

You can export and import reports using the built-in wizard, accessible via:

Administration → Reporting → Reports → Import/Export

The toolbar button

The Import Export dialog

Importing Report(s)

  1. Select Import in the wizard dialog.
  2. Choose a report file:
    • A single report file with .repx extension
    • A zipped report package with .repz extension

Choosing a file to import

Handling Existing Reports

You have two options for how to handle reports that already exist in the database:

  • Skip existing report: Existing reports will not be overwritten
  • Replace existing reports: Existing reports will be overwritten by the ones being imported
  1. After selecting a file, click Next.
  2. Select the reports you want to import by clicking Add >>.
  3. Continue through the wizard by clicking Next to complete the import process.

Selecting reports to import

Resolving Missing Fields

If an imported report references fields not available in the target database, a dialog will appear listing the missing fields.
You can assign alternative destinations to resolve these issues.


Exporting Report(s)

  1. Choose Export in the wizard dialog.
  2. Select the Item Type and the specific reports you wish to export.
  3. Click Next, then specify a filename for the export file.

Selecting reports to export

Specifying a location and filename

Export Options

  • Export embedded subreports: Includes all linked subreports in the export file.
  • Delete exported reports from the server: Removes the reports from the database after exporting.

Click Next to finalize the export.


This wizard-based import/export functionality helps transfer reports between environments or share them across users.

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