Background

The Export Catalog tool is used to export a selection of symbols, or macros, or title blocks from a catalog, or to export an entire catalog, for the purpose of archiving or distributing the items to another user.

Exporting a catalog results in a single archive file with a .CTLG extension.  This file can be restored using Import Catalog.

To select the Export Catalog tool

• Select a catalog in Catalog Manager then click the Export Catalog button.

• Right-click the name of a catalog in Catalog Manager and select "Export Catalog". This will export the entire catalog.

• Select one or multiple catalog items in the right-hand pane of Catalog Manager, then right-click the selection to chose Export Catalog. This will export only the selected items.

To export multiple individual items:

1. Drill into the catalog in the tree on the left side of Catalog Manager.

2. Select the Symbols, Macros, TitleBlocks, or Families group.

3. In the right-hand pane, select the items to be exported.  Use the CTRL and SHIFT keys along with the mouse as with standard Windows applications.  CTRL+A to "select all" also works.

4. Right-click the selection and choose Export Catalog.

When the Export Catalog dialog opens, click the [...] button in the Export Path field.  Browse to the destination folder, then type the desired name of the file in the File name field.  Click Save.

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