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title: Exporting Data
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createdAt: 2024-10-02T17:03:47.040Z
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To export the selected takes from the Export List, simply press the “**Start export**” button.
This will display a file explorer window which will allow you to define the area that the data is written to.
Inside this folder, subsequent folders will be created for each take, based on the naming conventions that were chosen in the settings panel.
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This will display a file explorer window which will allow you to define the area that the data is written to.
Inside this folder, subsequent folders will be created for each take, based on the naming conventions that were chosen in the settings panel.
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When exporting data, a spinner will display next to the take that is currently being written out
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When a take is complete, a green folder icon is displayed
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Clicking this icon will open a file explorer at the location of the output data for that take.
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# Cancelling An Export
The “-” icon can be pressed during an export to remove that take from the Export List
This can only be done for takes that have NOT been started yet.
Additionally, the “**Stop export**” button can be pressed to stop the export process after the currently writing take is complete.
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