# Import and Export Layout Files

- Updated on Sep 18, 2023  
- Published on Jul 7, 2022  
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By default, Mobileforce tables can be exported (and imported). To change the default behavior, and suppress export of tables, an admin can explicitly prevent exports by setting [an application level property](https://documentation.mobileforcesoftware.com/v1/docs/application-level-control-of-properties).

Mobileforce writes the UI Layouts using XML as its authoring language. Admins can export (download) Quote UI Layouts and Product UI Layouts to their local system to:

- Save an unmodified copy of a layout file.
- Edit the file using an XML editor (for example, Notepad++).

Admins can then import the layout file(s) to Mobileforce CPQ.

**Note**  
Additionally, you can edit existing layouts from the XML tab of the UI Layout page. For more information see:

- [XML tab - Product UI Layout](https://documentation.mobileforcesoftware.com/v1/docs/xml-tab-product-ui-layout)  
- [XML tab - Quote UI Layout](https://documentation.mobileforcesoftware.com/v1/docs/xml-tab-quote-ui-layout)

## Exporting Layout Files

To export a layout file, click the **Export** link from the **Quote UI Layouts** or **Product UI Layouts** page. Mobileforce generates the file and it is saved to the default Downloads folder for your browser.

## Importing Layout Files

To import a layout file, click the **Import** button from the **Quote UI Layouts** or **Product UI Layouts** page.

Click the **Choose File** button and select the import file from your local machine. From **Override Name**, enter the name for the file in Mobileforce CPQ.