If you consistently export the same data/information for your class or students, you can save your export instructions as a template.

1. From the File menu, choose Export.
2. From the Export hierarchical menu, choose General.
3. From the General Export dialog, define the information to export.
4. Again, from the same dialog, click on the Save Template button.
5. Enter a template file name and click OK.

Once you have created and saved an export file as a template within MicroGrade, you can retrieve it at any time.

1. From the File menu, choose Export.
2. From the Export hierarchical menu, choose General.
3. Again, from the General Export dialog, click on the Open Template button.
4. Click on a file name and click OK.
5. Your export format should appear in the dialog's text box, review format text and then, click on the Export button.
6. From the Choose Export File Format dialog, choose to export the file in MicroGrade Import Format (if available), MS Word Mail Merge Format WebCT Format or General Export Format by selecting the appropriate radio button.
   Specify the following export information:
   Field separator: Choose to separate fields by tabs or commas.
   Include Quotes around field: Choose to Never include quotes, to keep required quotes or to always include quotes around fields.
   Include field names record: Choose to include a header record defining field names.
   Click OK when finished.
7. Enter an export file name and click OK.