How can I export report data to other file formats?
Answer: The Express Report Builder allows you to export report data to a number of formats including pdf, xls, doc, txt, csv, and others. You can export the report data maintaining the nice report format / layout or you can export the report as raw data.
Exporting report data should not to be confused with exporting the report template / design. You can also export report templates / design layouts. For the tech bulletin on exporting templates, click here.
When you run a report and you are in the Preview tab, you have the following output options which are available by buttons.
- Print the report to the desired printer.
- Export the report document reserving the layout and formatting.
- Export the report data without reserving the layout and formatting.

Exporting Report Document – Maintaining Format
To export report data and maintain the report format / layout, follow these steps:
- Run the desired report and preview
- In the Preview tab, click on the Export Report Document button.
- Select the desired export format and options.
- Select the desired filel name and folder location.
- Click Ok.
Exporting Report Data – Raw Without Formatting
- Run the desired report and preview
- In the Preview tab, click on the Export Report Data button.
- Select the desired export format and options.
- Select the desired filel name and folder location.
- Click Ok.
Another Option for Exporting raw data (not recommended)
To export raw report data to a text file, follow these steps:
- Run the desired report and preview
- Click on the Design tab
- Click on the main menu / File / Print to File Setup (see Image B below)
- Select / enter the file name and location
- Select the file export type
- Under Bands, click on the Detail band
- Under Available Controls, click on the desired data fields or double arrows for all fields
- Click Ok
- Click on the Preview tab to preview the report
- Click on the Print button
- In the lower section of the Print Dialog, check “Print to File” (see Image A below)
- Select the file type of Text File, file name and location will be populated
- Click the Ok button to have the file created
Image A – Print Dialog Screen

Image B – Print To File Setup Dialog
