Introduction
Boond allows you to extract and export your data at any time.
Depending on your needs, several options are available:
unit or bulk extraction of data contained in cards,
unit or bulk export of documents generated by Boond (invoices, timesheets, etc.),
unit download of attachments added to cards (resumes, client orders, etc.),
full database export (SQL dump) via the BackupBDD app.
This article describes each of these methods.
1. Extract Data from Cards
Unit Extraction
Select the relevant card (resource, project, CRM, etc.)
In the action bar located at the bottom of the page, click the Extract icon to retrieve the data from this card in
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Bulk/Multiple Extraction
From a list (e.g. resources, projects, clients), check the cards to extract
In the action bar located at the bottom of the page, click the Extract icon
A file containing all selected cards will be generated
If your cards are spread across several pages and you want to extract all results from a module or those after applying filters, simply click the icon at the top right of your interface (without selecting any results in the list).
2. Export Your Documents
Documents generated by Boond can be exported directly:
Unit Export
Go to the desired document (invoices, timesheets, etc.)
Click Export to download the files in the corresponding format
Bulk/Multiple Export
From a list (e.g. invoices, timesheets, etc.), check the documents to export
In the action bar located at the bottom of the page, use the action > Export button
A file containing all selected cards will be generated in your download center
Note:
As before, if your documents are spread across several pages and you want to extract all results from a module or those after applying filters, simply click the icon at the top right of your interface (without selecting any results in the list)
3. Download Attachments from Cards
Attachments associated with cards (e.g. candidate resumes, client orders, etc.) must be downloaded individually:
Open the document
Click the Download button.
To go further:
Attachments cannot be exported in bulk directly from the user interface. It is possible to use third-party tools or scripts to automate this process if needed.
5. Full Export via the BackupBDD App
To obtain a complete copy of your database, you can use the BackupBDD app:
Install the app from the MarketPlace
Follow the instructions to generate an SQL dump
Retrieve the generated archive
The use of the BackupBDD app may be subject to billing. Feel free to contact our BoondAmbassador for more information.
About the SQL Dump Format
It is essential to fully understand the generated backup format:
The SQL dump is a text file containing all SQL commands needed to recreate the structure (tables, indexes, constraints) and reload the data.
This format is highly technical. It is intended for experienced users (database administrators, developers, data engineers).
To use it, you must know how to import this dump into a compatible SQL environment (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.), understand the database schema, and ensure that permissions and codecs/encodings are correct.
6. Prerequisites and Usage Conditions
Rights and Permissions
Data extraction and export is reserved for users with sufficient rights to perform these actions
Extraction and Export Time
Depending on the volume of data to retrieve, the generation time may vary from a few minutes, so please be patient.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I export all my data in a single Excel file?
No, Excel/CSV extractions are done by module or by selection of cards within the same module. For a full export, use BackupBDD.
Can I export all resumes at once?
No, attachments must be downloaded individually from each card.
What does the SQL dump contain?
The SQL dump generated by BackupBDD contains all the data from your instance.
Can I use the BackupBDD app to extract my data?
Yes, it is possible, but BackupBDD is not designed for "standard" data export usage.
It allows you to retrieve a complete backup (SQL dump) of your BoondManager instance. This file contains all raw data and requires specific technical skills to be used (e.g.: via an SQL tool).
Who is the BackupBDD app for?
This app is primarily intended for technical profiles: system administrators, developers, or data engineers who know how to handle SQL databases.
For most users (managers, HR, sales, etc.), the export features integrated in BoondManager are more than sufficient.