Export data in XML format

Learn how to export data from Vernon CMS in XML format using the Reporting tool.

Steps

  1. Open the records you would like to export.

  2. Click Report on the toolbar to open the Reporting tool.

  3. Click Create New Template.

  4. Under Report Type, select XML Export.

  5. Click Formatting Options to open the XML Export Format window and select your options:

    1. In the Export Filename field, click the folder icon. Choose a location to save the XML file to, and enter a name for the export file.

    2. Under Select XML Export Format, choose an option from the list. This includes the following standards (you can click the View Format Details button to see which fields are used for each standard):

      • Dublin Core

      • Darwin Core

      • EAD (Encoded Archival Description) (this uses the ISAD(G) standard)

      • eHive

      • KML (Google Earth)

      • LIDO

      • RDA (Resource Description and Access)

    3. Optional: Select Export Field Information. This will include a header section at the start of the XML file, listing all fields selected for inclusion in the report. This can be useful for website developers.

    4. Click OK.

  6. Click Select Fields, choose the fields you would like to display in your report, and click OK.

    • Optional: Select a display field and click Details to change a field's heading.

  7. Click Sort Report to choose the sort fields.

  8. Go to the Run Report tab and click Export.

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