# Exporting to SQL Text

To export to SQL text, select Export... from the main menu. From the Export menu, select Export to SQL Text. A prompt will be given to select the name of the file to export to, and the desired name of the database. The user must also specify the desired database management system to export to.

The file will then be created in the supplied location. This file contains the SQL text used to create a database, formatted to be ready for use.