# Backup & restore report config

Inforiver Premium Table allows you to import/export the visual configuration as a JSON file. The JSON file can be saved to your local system and also shared with other users.

### 1. Backup report config

a) In the 'Export' tab of the toolbar, click 'Config' in the 'Backup' section. Select 'Backup report config' to backup configurations.

b) A pop-up appears showing a warning, click 'Download'.

c) Your visual data will be downloaded in a .JSON format which can be used in other reports.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/sB9HAei8v4FfKkH9M4gw/blobs/c6R9ldmvFEJD9sGmJdka/json.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>JSON file</p></figcaption></figure>

### 2. Restore report config

To restore and apply the configurations from an exported .JSON file, follow the steps given below:

a) To a blank Inforiver visual, add a field to enable it. In the 'Export' tab of the toolbar, Click 'Config' in the 'Backup' section. Select 'Restore report config' from the drop-down.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/sB9HAei8v4FfKkH9M4gw/blobs/FtcCQ44z8bDKcKl3kREx/restore.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Restore report config</p></figcaption></figure>

b)  Click 'Upload' and navigate to the location of the exported config file.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/sB9HAei8v4FfKkH9M4gw/blobs/cNi57pguySEAaFJAUpRz/Upload.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Upload .JSON file</p></figcaption></figure>

c) Select the .json format exported file and click 'Open'.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/sB9HAei8v4FfKkH9M4gw/blobs/9IPFuwAYEexhj0RSpbZk/Json.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Upload .JSON file</p></figcaption></figure>

d) It shows a warning message since we have not mapped the data fields correctly. You can see which fields need to be added.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/sB9HAei8v4FfKkH9M4gw/blobs/htvuXEpsnGwWGLNWM8fp/Warning.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Warning message</p></figcaption></figure>

e) As you add the fields, the red cross will turn to green ticks. Click 'Apply'.

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Even if the added data fields are not an exact match, you can still apply the configurations by clicking on the 'Apply Anyway' option. &#x20;
{% endhint %}

f) Select 'Yes' to apply the imported configuration. Note that this action cannot be undone.

h) Your visual gets updated with the configurations from the exported file.