.. _export&print/export_component_list

Export component list
=====================

QElectroTech allows creating a CSV file which contains a list of all elements from the project. 
The CSV file can be opened and edited with tools as `LibreOffice Calc`_.  

The different field properties are listed by columns and the elements are ordered by folio.

To export the component list to CSV file:

    1. Select **Project > Export parts list** menu item to open the exporting PopUP window.
    2. Choose target directory.
    3. Press **Save** button to create the file with extension ``.csv``.

.. figure:: ../images/qet_menu_project.png
   :align: center

   Figure: QElectroTech project menu

.. _LibreOffice Calc: https://www.libreoffice.org/