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Select objects
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Export objects

This guide explains how to export objects from Admin, including selecting fields, choosing file format, and downloading the result.

in this lesson
1
Permissions needed
2
Select objects
3
Configure export
4
Track export job
5
View result and download file
6
Tips
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Requirements

Permissions needed

TE_ADMIN::admin

or

TE_ADMIN:user + TE_ADMIN::manageObjects + TE_ADMIN::exportObjects

Select objects

  1. Go to Admin → Objects.
  2. Select the object type you want to export (e.g. Module/Course).
  3. Use the checkboxes to select one or more objects.
  4. Click Export.

Configure export

In the export dialog:

1. Choose file settings

  • File format:
    • Excel (.xlsx)
    • CSV
  • Separator (for CSV):
    • Comma (,), Semicolon (;), Pipe (|), or Forward slash (/)
    • Separator is used when a field can have multiple values

2. Select general information

  • External ID and Object type are always included
  • Optional fields include:
    • Property
    • Created by
    • Active
    • Organizations
    • etc.

3. Select fields Property

  • Choose which object fields to include (e.g. Name, Department, Unique id)
  • Use Select/deselect all if needed

4. Select asscociations

  • Choose related data to include:
    • Relations
    • Memberships
    • Optional relations
    • Availability relations

Click Export to start the job

Track export job

  • The export runs as a batch operation
  • Status will show:
    • In queue → processing
    • Finished → ready to download

View result and download file

  1. Click View details on the export job
  2. Review:
    • Number of exported objects
    • Expiration date
    • Any failed exports
  3. Click Download (.xlsx / .csv)
    1. The file will be saved to your computer
    2. Open it in Excel to view the exported data

Tips

  • It takes a few moments for the service to spin up, then the job is in queue
  • Use Excel format if you want easier readability and formatting
  • Use CSV if you plan to import the data into another system
  • Include Associations when you need connected data between objects
  • Large exports may take a few minutes to complete

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