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Export/Import

The Export/Import tab allows you to back up and restore your Brobench configuration settings.

Export​

Most data displayed in Brobench comes directly from Salesforce. While this data is cached locally, it does not need to be backed up. However, Brobench also stores several configuration items locally, including:

  • Query Templates
  • Query History
  • Saved Connections
  • Other local settings

If you remove and reinstall the extension, or delete local data manually, these configurations can be lost.
To prevent data loss, you can export (back up) your configuration and import it later when needed.

There are two methods for creating a backup:

  1. Via the Backup tab: Brobench exports all configuration data as JSON, compresses it into a ZIP file, and saves it to your local workspace directory.
  2. Via this Export/Import tab: Displays the complete configuration in JSON format, which you can manually copy and save to a file for safekeeping.

Import​

caution

Importing a configuration will overwrite all your current settings with the data being imported.
If you are unsure about losing existing configurations, perform a backup first.

To import a backup:

  1. If your backup is a ZIP file, unzip it to access the .json file.
  2. Select the JSON file or paste the JSON content directly into the input area.
  3. Click the Import button.
  4. The app will prompt you twice for confirmation before proceeding with the import.