Exporting views and search results

You can export the metadata of single objects, search results, or views as a CSV file. You can open the file for example in Microsoft Excel, and it shows the objects and their metadata as a list. In the new M-Files Desktop, you can also export files.

Note: For optimal performance, the export is limited to 1000 items. If the number of exported items is more than 1000, only the first 1000 are included in the CSV file.

To start the export:

  1. Select the objects that you want to export.
  2. Select one of these options:
    • To export a view, right-click over the view title or an empty area in the listing area and select Export from the context menu.
      or
    • To export search results, right-click an empty area in the listing area and select Export from the context menu.
      or
    • To export a single object, select the object and select Export from the context menu.
  3. Select the information that you want to export:
    OptionDescription
    Export visible columns only When selected, only columns that are shown in the listing view are exported.
    Export IDs of values When selected, the ID is appended to each value for clarity.
    Export files

    (only in new M-Files Desktop)

    When selected, all files of objects are exported. The export process creates the .csv file and a folder for files.

    Note: If the exported objects have a large number of files, it can take a long time to export them.
  4. Click OK.
Note: If you use M-Files Web, the .csv file is automatically downloaded to the default download location of your browser.
  1. With the new M-Files Desktop, select the location where you want to save the file and enter the file name.
  2. Select Save.
    Result:The confirmation dialog is opened.
  3. Click Yes.
    Result:The CSV file is saved to the specified folder on your computer.