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# Exporting

**Statelake** configuration database **Modules** are exported as a **Statelake Template**, with an extension of .SL_CFG.

When exporting a **Module**, all other **Modules** that the **Module** is dependent on are also exported to the **Template**.

Each item is exported with its identifying item name and **FID**, creating a unique identifier for that item. This FID sequence can be found on the lower band of each window screen as below.

The item/module path is also saved as part of the export.

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Be mindful of what you request to be exported, and of the **Import Action** that you associate with the items to be exported.

For example - exporting an **Action** would not only export that **Action**, but would also export the module items that are required to support or “build” that **Action**, such as any **Connections**, **Maps** and **Definitions**. But exporting a **Definition**, would not export any **Action** that referenced that **Definition**.
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