Export Channels

Export channels to a Git repository.

Iguana can export and import channels to/from external Git repositories. This is useful for source code control, and sharing or transferring interface code between Iguana instances.

To export channels to a Git repository:

  • Choose the desired repository from the Repository to export to: drop-down list (at the bottom of the screen)
  • Check Export for each repository to be exported
    Note: You cannot export channels with configurations errors that prevent them from running
  • Optionally check Include Sample Data
  • Click the Export Selected Channels button (at the bottom of the screen)
  • If any of the channel(s) you are exporting already exist in the target repository, you will get the following options:
    • No Action: Do not export the channel(s)
    • Full update: Update Translator code and Channel configuration settings
    • Update Translators Only: Update Translator code but do not update Channel configuration settings
    • Export as New Channel: Creates a new channel, you will be prompted to enter the name