Importing and Exporting Resources

Importing and Exporting Resources

Both forms and reports can be exported and imported into Specify using the Importing and Exporting Resources tool. Forms can be exported, changed in XML and then reimported back into Specify. Reports can be exported then imported back into Specify at a different level. In this way reports can be shared within an institution. This ability also allows both forms and reports to be consistent within an entire community of collectors.

When editing a form in XML, pick lists and web links can be added. When the new forms are imported back into Specify the pick list and/or web link will also need to be defined within Specify using the Pick List Editor and Web Link Editor.

Note: Other resources can be exported in Specify using other tools. For information regarding exporting a particular resource simply click it in the list below: