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How do I export asset data?

Learn how to export asset data from the Assets page using either quick exports or full legacy exports.

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Exporting asset data is easy from the Assets page. Select the export type that matches your needs - either a quick view export or a full legacy export for complete or large datasets.

Export types

You can export asset data directly from the Assets page in Trackunit Manager.

When you click Export in the bottom-right corner, you will see the following options:

  • Legacy export using Manager settings

  • Legacy export using UTC

  • Export (default)

Note: After selecting the export type, you have to wait for the export to complete before the file can be downloaded and saved.

Export (default): Quick export of your current view

Use the default export when you want a fast download of the data currently visible in your Asset list.

What it includes

  • Only the visible columns and rows

  • Custom fields that are visible in your list

  • Any filters you applied

  • You can continue working in Manager while the file is generated

💡 Tip: To customize your export, click the Column customizer button and toggle columns on or off before exporting.

Limitations

  • The default export option is not suitable for very large datasets (for example, more than 100,000 assets)

  • The file is not stored on the server for long, so download it when it is ready

Legacy export: Full, high-capacity exports

Use the Legacy export for complete datasets or very large Asset lists.

Legacy export using Manager settings

  • Exports all assets and all available columns (whether they are toggled on or not)

  • Uses the timezone set in your Manager settings (Learn how to set your Manager timezone here)

  • Handles large datasets without slowing down or crashing the browser

Legacy export using UTC

  • Exports all assets and columns, but timestamps are converted to UTC

  • Ideal if your BI tools or integrations use UTC

Note: The "Legacy export" option will remain available until "Default export" supports the same level of robustness and flexibility.

How timezones affect exports

Different export types apply timezones differently.

Export type

Timezone in export file

Export (default)

  • Uses your current Manager timezone on the current view

  • Example: If Manager is set to Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00), timestamps in the export appear in UTC+01:00

Legacy export using Manager settings

  • Uses your current Manager timezone

  • Applies this timezone to the full export

Legacy export using UTC

  • Converts all timestamps to UTC

  • Useful when matching export data with machine logs or BI tools that rely on UTC

💡 Tip: Choosing the right export:

Choose "Export (default)" when:

  • You just need the current list view (filters and visible columns)

  • You are doing operational follow-up or ad-hoc analysis

Choose "Legacy export" when:

  • You need a full dataset beyond the visible columns

  • You are exporting large fleets (incl. >100k assets)

  • Your systems depend on a consistent export format

  • You require UTC-based timestamps (choose "Legacy export using UTC")

More questions regarding your assets?

Use this article collection to navigate and utilize the Asset page and Asset Home in Trackunit Manager to create the overview you need.



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