Spread Designer

To save to an XML file

1. If you want to create a log file that records the manner in which Spread handles the export of XML features,
   1. From the Settings menu, choose General.
   2. In the General dialog,
      1. Select the Create a Log File when Importing/Exporting Files check box.
      2. Type the path and file name in the Create a Log File when Importing/Exporting Files box.
      3. Choose the OK button.
2. From the File menu, choose Save As.
3. In the Save As dialog,
   1. Browse to the directory to which you want to save the file.
   2. From the Save as type drop-down list box, choose XML File (*.xml).
   3. Type the file name in the File name box.
      If you would prefer to use a different file extension, type it along with the file name in the File name box.

      Note: If you use a different file name extension, the file will still be exported as the file type chosen in the Save as type drop-down list box.

   4. Choose the Save button.
4. In the Save XML dialog,
   1. Specify the root element name in the Root box.
   2. Specify the collection name in the Collection box.
   3. If you want to save the data as formatted data, select the Formatted check box.
   4. Choose the OK button.