---
title: "Get Export Data For Folder"
slug: "get-export-data-for-folder"
tags: ["export", "Folders"]
updated: 2023-01-13T21:38:38Z
published: 2023-01-13T21:38:38Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/get-export-data-for-folder"
---

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# Get Export Data For Folder

| ## Step Details |
| --- |
| **Introduced in Version** | 4.0.0 |
| **Last Modified in Version** | 5.12.0 |
| **Location** | System > Advanced > Import - Export |

The Get Export Data For Folder step reads a Folder Id and its associated, if any, Module Name. It then exports the folder's export data as a list. Dependencies, subfolders, history folders, and hidden items may/may not be included by toggling their respective checkboxes.

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## Properties

#### Inputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exclude Hidden Items | Determines whether hidden items are excluded | Boolean |
| Exclude History Folders | Determines whether history folders are excluded | Boolean |
| Folder Id | The desired Id of the Folder | String |
| Include Dependencies | Determines whether dependencies are included | Boolean |
| Include Sub Folders | Determines whether subfolders are included | Boolean |
| Module Name | Allows the user set the module name | String |
| Only Unattached | Determines whether to include objects that are not attached to the project | Boolean |

#### Outputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Output | Export data for the folder | List of ExportModuleData |

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## Example Inputs and Outputs

| Folder Id | Module Name | Output |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 08da6352-eda5-c25f-1f24-222260017f93 | ProjectA | List of Export Data |
| Null | Empty | EXCEPTION MESSAGE |
| Empty | 08da6352-eda5-c25f-1f24-222260017f93 | EXCEPTION MESSAGE |

#### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1673645172300.png)

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## Common Errors

### Object reference not set to an instance of an object

An error will occur if the Folder Id or Module Name fields do not have a value. To correct this, ensure that the fields are mapped or entered correctly.

#### Exception Message:

```csharp
Exception Stack Trace: DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.ErrorRunningFlowStep: Error running step Get Export Data For Folder 1[GetExportDataForFolder] in flow [Flow 1]: Exception invoking method GetExportDataForFolder on class ImportExportSteps
 ---> DecisionsFramework.LoggedException: Exception invoking method GetExportDataForFolder on class ImportExportSteps
 ---> System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. 
at DecisionsFramework.ServiceLayer.Services.ImportExport.ImportExportSteps.GetExportDataForFolder(String folderId, String moduleName, Boolean includeSubFolders, Boolean excludeHistoryFolders, Boolean excludeHiddenItems, Boolean includeDependencies, Boolean onlyUnattached)
   --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.StepImplementations.InvokeMethodStep.Run(StepStartData data
 at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.RunStepInternal(String flowTrackingID, String stepTrackingID, KeyValuePairDataStructure[] stepRunDataValues, AbstractFlowTrackingData trackingData
 at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.Start(String flowTrackingID, String stepTrackingID, FlowStateData data, AbstractFlowTrackingData trackingData, RunningStepData currentStepData)
   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---
```

## Related

- [Export Module For Entity](/export-module-for-entity.md)
- [Export Single Object Step](/export-single-object-step.md)
- [Get Export Module For Entity](/get-export-module-for-entity.md)
- [Attach to Module](/attach-to-module.md)
- [Add File Data To Current Import Session](/add-file-data-to-current-import-session.md)