Introduction
Boond allows you to extract and export your data at any time.
Depending on your needs, several options are available:
Individual or bulk extraction of data contained in cards (CRM, candidates...)
Individual or bulk export of documents generated by Boond (invoices, timesheets, etc.)
Individual download of attachments added to cards (CVs, purchase orders, etc.)
Full database export (SQL dump) via the BackupBDD app
This article describes each of these methods.
1. Extracting data from cards
Individual extraction
Select the relevant card (resource, project, CRM…)
In the action bar at the bottom of the page, click the Extract icon to retrieve the data from this card in .csv or .xlsx format.
Multiple/Bulk Extraction
From a list (e.g. resources, projects, clients), check the cards to be extracted
In the action bar at the bottom of the page, click the Extract icon
A file containing all selected records will be generated
If your results span multiple pages and you want to extract all of the results from a module, simply click the icon located at the top right of your interface (without selecting any results in the list).
2. Exporting Your Documents
Documents generated by Boond can be exported directly:
Individual Export
Access the desired document (invoices, timesheets, etc.)
Click Export to download the file in the corresponding format
Multiple/Bulk Export
From a list (e.g. invoices, timesheets…), check the documents to be exported
In the action bar at the bottom of the page, use the Action button > Export
A file containing all selected documents will be generated in your download center
Note:
As mentioned before, if your documents span multiple pages and you want to export all results from a module or after applying filters, click the icon located at the top right of your interface (without selecting any results in the list).
3. Downloading attachments from cards
Attachments associated with cards (e.g. candidate CVs, purchase orders...) must be downloaded individually:
Open the document
Click the Download button
For Further Information:
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.
4. 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
Using the BackupBDD app may incur charges. Feel free to contact your BoondAmbassador for more information.
Understanding the SQL Dump Format
It is essential to understand the format of the backup generated:
The SQL dump is a text file containing all the 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 the dump into a compatible SQL environment (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.), understand the database schema, and ensure that permissions and codecs/encodings are properly configured.
5. Prerequisites and Usage Condition Permissions
Rights & 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, please be patient.
6. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I export all my data into a single Excel file?
No, Excel/CSV extractions are done per module or by selecting cards within the same module. For a full export, use BackupBDD.
Can I export all CVs at once?
No, attachments must be downloaded individually from each cards.
What does the SQL dump contain?
The SQL dump generated by BackupBDD contains all data from your instance.
Can I use the BackupBDD app to extract my data?
Yes, it’s possible, but BackupBDD is not designed for standard data export usage.
It allows you to retrieve a full backup (SQL dump) of your BoondManager instance. This file contains all raw data and requires specific technical skills to be used (e.g., via a SQL tool).
Who is the BackupBDD app intended for?
This app is primarily intended for technical profiles: system administrators, developers, or data engineers who are familiar with handling SQL databases.
For most users (managers, HR, salespeople, etc.), the built-in export features in Boond are more than sufficient.