24.3.2.4 Exporting an Application
Move or copy an application by exporting and then importing it into the target instance.
Exporting an application in Oracle APEX generates a readable script file with a .SQL
extension. An application export includes the application definition, including templates, pages, regions, items, buttons, and so on.
As a best practice, Oracle recommends you export complete applications rather than individual components. If you wish to export an application and there are components such as pages that are not yet ready for testing, Oracle recommends you use Build Options to include or exclude various application components.
Tip:
In addition to exporting the actual application, you may also need to export other related static files such as cascading style sheets, images, and script files. See Managing Static Application Files.
To export an application:
- Navigate to the Export page:
- On the Workspace home page, click the App Builder icon.
- On the App Builder home page, click Workspace Utilities.
- Click Export.
- Click Applications.
- Under Choose Application, select the application to export.
- Under Export Application:
- Under Export Preferences:
- Under Recent Exports to Export Repository, review any recent exports.
- Click Export.
- Import the Application Export into the target instance.
See Also:
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Changing Application Build Status in Administration Services in Oracle APEX Administration Guide
Parent topic: Exporting Workspaces, Applications, and App Components