Exporting the Instance Document

An instance document, in XML format, can be created from Reporting Studio Designer that is defined with XBRL metadata.

  To export the instance document:

  1. Open a report that is set up for XBRL.

  2. Select File, then Export XBRL Instance Document.

  3. Optional. In the Save-in drop-down list, select another path than the default directory.

  4. Optional. In the File name text box, enter an instance report name.

  5. In the Save as type drop-down, select XBRL Instance Document (*.xml).

  6. Click Save.

  7. If the grid has multiple members on the Pages axis, the Select Members for Page Axis dialog box is displayed. Select a member for the page axis for each grid on the report.

  8. Click OK.