Dump user table contents with a Data tool
- Last Updated: February 11, 2026
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- OpenEdge
- Version 13.0
- Documentation
The procedure for dumping user table contents is similar to the procedures for dumping table contents and sequence values.
To dump user table contents:
- Access the appropriate Data tool (the Data Administration tool if you are using a graphical interface or the Data Dictionary if you are using a character interface).
- Make sure you are using the database from which you want to dump the table data.
- Choose . The Data tool prompts you for the file to write the user file contents to. The default filename is _user.d.
- Specify the filename or accept the default. After dumping the user file contents to the specified file, the Data tool displays a status message and prompts you to continue.
- Choose OK to return to the Data Administration or Data Dictionary main window.