# 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="/files/a9liPqk7sZ44ZxK1le7t" 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="/files/o0VI7Ie5oXLntGbyOlFp" 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="/files/rjO1BuyrZ9mxA24mB1ss" alt=""><figcaption><p>Upload .JSON file</p></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="/files/j0XiA1j1zI5obnu6C2rk" 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="/files/MTxpUp8RRTXN4rdjKCqx" alt=""><figcaption><p>Warning message</p></figcaption></figure>

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

{% hint style="info" %}
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.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.inforiver.com/premium-table/export-and-import-reports-backup.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.