Exporting Your Data
Download and backup your RCManager data
Why Export Your Data?
RCManager believes in data ownership and portability. You can export your data at any time for backup purposes, analysis in external tools, or migration to other platforms. We provide multiple export formats to suit your needs.
Data Security
Keep local backups of your important data
Data Analysis
Use your data in spreadsheets or databases
Portability
Your data is never locked in
Available Export Formats
JSON Format
Complete data export in structured JSON format. Perfect for developers and data migration.
Advantages:
- Complete data structure preserved
- All relationships maintained
- Easy to re-import
Best For:
- • Full backups
- • Data migration
- • Developer access
- • Archival storage
{
"exportDate": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
"version": "1.0",
"vehicles": [...],
"parts": [...],
"maintenanceRecords": [...]
}CSV Format
Spreadsheet-compatible format for easy analysis in Excel, Google Sheets, or other tools.
Advantages:
- Universal compatibility
- Easy to analyze and chart
- Human-readable format
Best For:
- • Data analysis
- • Reporting
- • Sharing with others
- • Inventory lists
Note: CSV exports create separate files for vehicles, parts, and maintenance records
How to Export Your Data
Navigate to Settings
Go to Settings → Data & Privacy section
Dashboard → Settings → Data & PrivacyChoose Export Format
Select between JSON for complete data or CSV for spreadsheet analysis
Download Your Data
Your browser will download the export file(s) to your default download location
File naming: pro-pitbox-export-YYYY-MM-DD.json or .csv
What\'s Included in Exports
| Data Type | Details Included |
|---|---|
| Vehicles | All vehicle details, specifications, purchase info, and custom fields |
| Parts Inventory | Complete parts list with quantities, prices, locations, and compatibility |
| Maintenance Records | Service history, schedules, costs, and notes |
| Run Sessions | Track records, locations, conditions, and performance data |
| Settings | Preferences, units, currency, and notification settings |
Not Included:
- • Account passwords or authentication data
- • Payment information
- • Other users\' private data
Export Best Practices
Regular Backups
Export your data monthly or after significant changes to maintain current backups
Multiple Locations
Store exports in multiple locations (local drive, cloud storage) for redundancy
Secure Storage
Encrypt sensitive exports and store them securely, especially if sharing
Version Control
Keep a few historical exports to track changes over time
Related Topics
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