Import & Export

Back up your configuration, transfer to another browser, or share your setup.

Exporting Your Data

Full Export

Export everything:

1. Click the Settings icon (gear in the toolbar)
2. Go to “Import/Export” section
3. Click “Export All”
4. A JSON file downloads with your complete configuration

This includes:

• All screens and their layouts
• Widget configurations
• Links and link pages
• Background settings
• All preferences

Selective Export

Export specific items:

1. Go to Import/Export settings
2. Click “Export Selected”
3. Check the items you want:
   • Individual screens
   • Settings only
   • Links only
4. Download the export file

Importing Data

From a File

1. Go to Import/Export settings
2. Click “Import”
3. Select your JSON file
4. Choose import mode:
   • Merge — Add to existing content
   • Replace — Overwrite everything

Import Modes Explained

Merge Mode:

• Keeps your existing screens and settings
• Adds imported screens alongside existing ones
• Good for adding collections or shared configs

Replace Mode:

• Removes all existing data
• Imports everything from the file
• Good for restoring a backup

Use Cases

Backup

Regularly export your configuration:

• Before major changes
• When switching computers
• For peace of mind

Google Drive Backup (Pro)

Pro includes optional backup to your own Google Drive account.

What it does:

• Saves your acetab data snapshot to Drive
• Lets you restore from a Drive backup on another device
• Keeps ownership in your Google account (not acetab-hosted storage)

What you need:

• Pro enabled
• Google sign-in + Drive permission consent

Scheduled Sync (Pro)

Pro can also run scheduled sync checks using a Drive-backed sync file.

How it behaves:

• Runs on a schedule (for example, every 6/12/24 hours, weekly, or monthly)
• Checks for newer cloud/local data and applies safe updates
• Uses conflict-aware prompts when both copies changed
• Is not real-time mirroring; it is periodic sync

Tip:

• Keep manual exports for milestone backups even if scheduled sync is enabled.

Transfer Between Browsers

Moving from Chrome to Edge?

1. Export from Chrome
2. Install acetab on Edge
3. Import your configuration

Share Your Setup

Create a great dashboard? Share it:

1. Export your configuration
2. Send the JSON file to a friend
3. They import it into their acetab

App Catalog / Collections vs Exports

Troubleshooting Drive Backup/Sync

Google connection issues?

• Reconnect your Google account from settings
• Re-authorize Drive permissions if prompted
• Check that Drive API access is enabled for your account

Sync conflict prompt appeared?

• Review timestamps and choose whether to keep cloud or local state
• Use “save both” when offered if you want a safe fallback
• Export manually before large merges if you are unsure

Troubleshooting

Import Failed?

• Ensure the file is valid JSON
• Check the file isn’t corrupted
• Try a fresh export and compare

Missing Data After Import?

• Verify you selected the correct import mode
• Check if the screen appeared in your switcher
• Refresh the page