Exporting objects

The Designer allows you to export various objects from the repository. You can export objects in text format or in XML.

Exporting IBM InfoSphere DataStage components
The Designer offer several methods of exporting objects from the repository.
Exporting from the export menu
You can choose to export repository objects without selecting them first by using the Export menu.
Specifying job dependencies
Use the Dependencies page of the Job Properties window to specify any dependencies that a job has.
Using export from the command line
IBM® InfoSphere® DataStage® also enables you to export components to a file from the command line.
dsexport command
The dsexport command is a Microsoft Windows application that you use to export InfoSphere DataStage components to a file. You can export an entire job by using this command.

Parent topic: Sharing and moving your designs