Step 1: Export Your Database from the Desktop Application #

STEP 1 Export from Composer Catalog Desktop

1. Open your Composer Catalog Desktop application on Windows or Mac.
2. Navigate to the Database Export function within the desktop application.
3. Click Export Database (or Export Your Database)
4. The application will generate an export file.
5. Note where the export file is saved on your computer — you will need to find it in the next step.

Here is an example with the Windows Desktop Composer Catalog Application:

Export File Formats #

The Composer Catalog Desktop application exports in two formats depending on your operating system:

File Type	Platform	Description
.CDA	Windows	Composer Catalog Desktop export file for Windows users
.SDF	Mac	Composer Catalog Desktop export file for Mac users