Export System Defaults
- Last UpdatedSep 29, 2025
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Exports system default configurations to an XML file.
The following configuration sets can be exported:
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Project
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MDB
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Group
For the purposes of this guide, the export of an MDB level configuration is described.
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Launch Draw with any MDB.
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On the Admin tab, in the Settings group, click System Defaults to display the System Defaults window.
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Select the MDB configuration set.
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Select the required MDB level configuration. Multiple MDB level configurations can be exported.

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Select Export.
Alternatively, right-click the selected MDB level configuration to display the drop-down menu:

A message window displays, indicating the MDB level configuration to be exported.

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Select Yes to display the Save Configuration file window.

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Enter a filename and navigate to the folder location for the exported file.
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Select Save to export the MDB level configuration to an XML file. The XML file can be modified using an XML editor application.
Note:
Configuration database changes are applied immediately but require a save work once the System Defaults window is closed.