Export Tool 

The Export tool delivers finished files from a workflow to a folder or an online destination. Choose where to send the files, what to call them, which format to use, and whether to include the job’s XML and a step‑by‑step log.

Overview

Place the Export step at the end of your workflow. It gathers the job’s documents and exports them to your chosen destination with your file‑naming pattern. You can also save a copy of the job’s XML and a human‑readable log for traceability.

Opening the Tool

1. Open the Workflow Editor.
2. Add or select Export.
3. Click Configure to open the Export dialog.

Export Setup Dialog

Destination

• Output — Choose where to send files: Folder (local or network), HTTP/HTTPS (web endpoint), or AWS S3 (bucket + path).
• Path / URL — Enter the full folder path or web address. Use the folder button to browse when Folder is selected.

Name

Define how exported files are named. You can type a name or click the small menu button next to the field to automatically insert live information. The menu includes:

• Job name
• Document name
• Page number
• Barcode
• Date/time
• Media type
• Media size
• Job ID

These items are inserted right where your cursor sits, so you can build patterns like {DocumentName} p{PageNumber} or {JobName} {DateTime}. For multi‑page exports (e.g., page‑based images), include Page number so each page is saved as a unique file.

Format

Choose what to export:

• Original — Copies the original input file(s).
• PrintFactory — Saves the PrintFactory document (.aur).
• PDF — Writes PDF output.
• TIFF, PNG, Photoshop — Renders page‑based images per page.
• Tile Layout — Exports a tiled PDF layout when tiling is present in the job.

Resolution

Shown for PDF and image formats. Pick a dpi value if you need a specific resolution. For PDFs, a value of 0 (or leaving it as “keep original”) keeps the document’s native quality.

Export XML

• Export XML — Save a copy of the job’s XML alongside your exported files.
• XML Name — Use the same drop‑down menu style to insert items like Job name, Date/time, or Job ID into the XML filename.

Export Log

• Export Log — Save a .log file listing workflow steps with timestamps, durations, and pass/fail status.
• Log Name — Build the log filename with the same menu items (e.g., add Job name and Date/time).

How It Works

1. Destination — The step writes to a folder, POSTs to an HTTP/HTTPS address, or uploads to AWS S3 based on your selection.
2. Naming — For each document (and for each page when exporting images), the step builds filenames from your Name pattern and menu items.
3. Export — Files are created in the chosen format. Image formats render one file per page at the selected Resolution.
4. Companions — If enabled, the XML and Log are saved with their own names built the same way.

Using Export in Workflows

1. Add Export as the final step.
2. Choose the Output type and set the Path / URL.
3. Build a Name pattern using the drop‑down menu to insert Job name, Document name, Page number, etc.
4. Select the Format, and if shown, set a Resolution.
5. (Optional) Enable Export XML and/or Export Log and set their names using the same approach.
6. Click OK and run the workflow.

Tips & Best Practices

• When exporting images, include Page number in the name so each page becomes a unique file.
• Add Date/time or Job ID for traceable, conflict‑free filenames—especially for HTTP/S3 targets.
• Leave Resolution at “keep original” when you want to preserve native quality.
• Turn on Export Log during onboarding or troubleshooting to capture a clear process trail.

Summary

The Export step packages your workflow output and sends it where you need it—named the way you want, in the format you choose—with optional XML and logs for traceability.