How to Save an Extract Script

After you have defined your data extraction rules (line styles and data fields definitions), save your extract script for reuse.

Before saving an extract script, notice that new extract scripts show as "Extract: Extract1" on the title bar of the main window.

You might want to save your script for a variety of reasons, including:

• You may have a complex report file that requires more than one session for script designing.
• You might receive a similar report file in the future, in which case you could open this one and modify it, rather than starting from the beginning.

How to Save an Extract Script

To save an extract script, click Save Extract in the toolbar or select File > Save Extract in the menu. Both of the options display the Save Extract window.

Save your extract script in the same path as your report, and have it share the name of your report, with a CXL extension. This is consistent with the standard naming for Data Extractor scripts. The Data Extractor automatically saves your file with a .CXL extension.

The Author name is defaulted for you but can be changed.

Enter a description if desired and click OK. Your new extract script is saved.

Alternately, use the Save Extract As option to move an extract script file to a new location or save it as just a name, without a path.