Export Project, Template, or Data

Uinta gives you options for exporting. You can save a copy of an entire project, export a project template, or export project data. 

Export a Project

Exporting the entire project (database, template, and data) from the Projects screen allows you to share it with another user for offline or local use. This is also one method for backing up your project. The project is saved in a .db file format (a proprietary file format accessible only in Uinta). 

To export a project from the Projects screen,

  1. From the Projects screen, tapnext to the project and select Export. 
  2. Tap Project. 
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to save the .db file. 

Export a Project Template 

You can export a project template to a file that can be shared with other Uinta users. Uinta saves the template as a JSON file using the Uinta schema.

To export a project template,

  1. From the Projects screen, tapnext to the project and select Export.
  2. Tap Template.
  3. Select the file location, and tap Save.

Export Project Data

You can export project data using industry standard file formats, such as Microsoft Excel, PDF, Google Earth KML, CAD (.dxf), Shapefile, GeoPackage, or attachments. You can export from the Projects screen or an open project. If exporting from an open project, you can filter the project and narrow the exported data to only records that match your criteria.

Note: PDF export is only available in Uinta for Windows.

File Formats  
Format Description
PDF (Windows only) PDF (Portable Document Format) is a versatile file format created that gives people an easy, reliable way to view a document regardless of the software, hardware, or operating system being used. If you want to include the map in the exported PDF file, export from Map View.
Excel Excel is a workbook or spreadsheet program. Uinta saves the project record in an Excel file and creates a tab for each record type.
KML KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is a file format used to display geographic data in an Earth browser, such as Google Earth.
Shapefile A shapefile is a simple, non-topological format for storing geometric location and attribute information for GIS software. A shapefile contains a database file (.dbf), projection file (.prj), shape index file (.shx) and shapefile (.shp) for each record type in the project. Uinta packages these files into one folder.
CAD (.dxf)

DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is a vector format, primarily used to exchange 2D and 3D drawings across CAD software applications. The DXF file format is limited to approximately 3,500 Uinta records.

When exporting to DXF, you must use a projected coordinate system (PCS), such as a state plane or UTM. You can select the PCS when you customize the data for export or within Location Settings. If you export a DXF file without selecting a PCS, Uinta prompts you to switch to one. It then automatically selects a suitable UTM zone based on your data. For more information, see Best Practices for DXF Export.
GeoPackage A GeoPackage is an open format for transferring geospatial data. A GeoPackage has a smaller file size than a shapefile but is highly compatible across environments. A single GeoPackage file can have multiple vector layers with each layer having a different geometry type. 
Attachments Attachments exports only the images or other files attached to records. The attachments are saved in a zipped file folder.

 

To export project data, 

  1. Export the data from the Projects screen or an open project.
    • From the Projects screen, tapnext to the project and select Export. Then, tap Data.
    • From the open project, tap  in either Map or List view. 
  2. At the bottom of the Export Options box, select the file type.

Note: PDF export is available only in Uinta for Windows.

  1. Tap Export.
    • If you selected PDF, customize the text, logo, and PDF attributes and tap Export.
    • If you selected GeoPackage, select the data that you want included in the GeoPackage, such as attachments and metadata, and tap Export GeoPackage.
  1. Select the file location and tap Save.

Customize Project Data for Export

Use the Customize Report option to select the fields and coordinate reference system that is exported. You can save the customizations as a reusable template. 

To select the project data that is exported,

  1. Export the data from the Projects screen or the open project.
    • From the Projects screen, tapnext to the project and select Export. 
    • From the open project, tap  in either Map or List view.
  2. In the Export Options box, tap Customize report.
  1. Select the coordinate reference system, coordinate format, and record types that are exported. 
    Export Options
    Option Action
    Report Name (Optional) Edit the name of the report.
    Export Coordinate System

    Select the coordinate system that you want included with the exported data. 

    Note: When exporting to DXF, select a projected coordinate system, such as UTM or your local state plane.
    Export Coordinate Format Select the export format for the geographic coordinates.
    Included Record Types To include all record types, select Select all. To narrow the export, select the checkbox for only the record types you want included.
    Save as report template Tap Save as report template if you want to save the settings as a report template for future use.

 

  1. Select the type of file that you want to export.

Note: To save your settings as a report template, tap Save as report template.

  1. Tap Export.

    • If you selected PDF, customize the text, logo, and PDF attributes and tap Export.

    • If you selected GeoPackage, select the data that you want included in the GeoPackage, such as attachments and metadata, and tap Export GeoPackage. 

  2. Select the file location and tap Save.

Export Project Data with a Saved Template

Use the Saved Reports option to export the project data and apply a saved report template. You can export project data from the Projects screen or the open project.

To export the project data using a saved report template,

  1. Export the data from the Projects screen or the open project.
    • From the Projects screen, tapnext to the project and select Export. 
    • From the open project, tap  in either Map or List view. 
  2. In the Export Options box, tap Saved Reports.
  3. Select the report template.
  4. Customize the report options. 
Export Options
Option Action
Report Name (Optional) Edit the name of the report.
Export Coordinate System

Select the coordinate system that you want included with the exported data.

Note: When exporting to DXF, select a projected coordinate system, such as UTM or your local state plane.
Export Coordinate Format Select the export format for the geographic coordinates.
Included Record Types Uinta enables Select all by default. To narrow the exported data, clear Select all and select only the checkboxes for the record types you want to include.
  1. Select the type of file that you want to export.

Note: PDF export is available only in Uinta for Windows.

  1. Tap Export.

    • If you selected PDF, customize the text, logo, and PDF attributes and tap Export.

    • If you selected GeoPackage, select the data that you want included in the GeoPackage, such as attachments and metadata, and tap Export GeoPackage. 

  2. Select the file location and tap Save.