# Import/Export Configuration

While you can configure the columns manually, if you want to replicate an existing configuration in a similar table, the Import and Export options let you complete the process in just a few seconds.

This is accomplished by exporting the existing configurations to a text file (using 'Export') and then reusing it later for a similar table (using 'Import').

{% hint style="info" %}
Generally, when you connect to a source database and configure an editable visual, the configuration settings remain intact. So, if you create a new visual that connects to the same database, the configurations persist without the need for an export.

Import and export options are helpful when you have to reset a visual to its initial configuration or replicate the same setup in a table with similar fields. 
{% endhint %}

## Export

1. To export, click on **Export**.

{% hint style="info" %}
Please ensure that you export saved configurations. If not, click **Save** to save the existing configuration and then export. 
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/OcFGHd4xFyQ20K7z7foC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Export</p></figcaption></figure>

In the above example, notice the configuration details of the highlighted fields.

2. &#x20;In the confirmation pop-up, click Download to download the file to your local system.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/nlliJaARb9sO9qqnxlP0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Download </p></figcaption></figure>

3. Click **Save** to save the config file. This will export the column properties in a .txt format.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/Dl5J5yZwGs6vlunt968b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Save export config</p></figcaption></figure>

## Import

To restore a visual to its original setup, including any added columns and configurations, use the **Import** option to bring in the saved config file. Here’s how to do it:

1. After loading your table into EDITable, click **Import** to import the previously downloaded text file.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/1m0gXtOwhIyVsdIXk8LX" alt=""><figcaption><p>Import</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Select **Click to Upload.** In the file explorer, select the text file you downloaded earlier.

<figure><img src="/files/jEZz6LdQiPL9blSFpIal" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click to upload </p></figcaption></figure>

3. Click **Upload.**

<figure><img src="/files/dQNDNB1W50WC8MCLQVSy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Upload</p></figcaption></figure>

4. If conflicting properties exist, a pop-up will appear asking for confirmation to overwrite the existing column configuration. You'll also be prompted about additional columns such as formula or multi-select columns (if present) to confirm if you want to add them. You can check the required columns to select them and apply the configurations.

<figure><img src="/files/li5mQYjm5gCs5fTOW5ag" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select columns and Import</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Click **Import** to proceed.
6. The columns will be configured and saved automatically with the imported configurations.

<figure><img src="/files/pSo77AL8h0n1zKYspVry" alt=""><figcaption><p>Imported configuration</p></figcaption></figure>


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