Export Options

Export constructs, parts, and data in various formats.

Export Formats

GenBank (.gb)

Standard format for annotated sequences:

• Full sequence data

• All annotations

• Part references

• Metadata

Best for:

• Sharing with collaborators

• Synthesis ordering

• Archive records

FASTA (.fasta)

Simple sequence format:

• Sequence only

• Header with name

• No annotations

Best for:

• BLAST searches

• Alignment tools

• Simple sharing

DNA (.dna)

SnapGene-compatible format:

• Full annotations

• Visual properties

• Compatible with SnapGene viewer

PNG Image

Export construct visualizations:

• Schematic view

• Circular map

• Presentation-ready graphics

Exporting a Single Construct

From Editor

1. Open the construct

2. Click File > Export

3. Select format

4. Click Download

Export Options

• Include annotations: All or selected

• Include parts info: Part references

• Sequence format: Upper/lowercase

Exporting Multiple Items

Bulk Export

1. Select multiple items in repository

2. Right-click > Export

3. Choose format

4. Download as ZIP archive

Export Contents

ZIP contains:

• Individual files per construct

• Manifest of contents

• Folder structure preserved

Exporting Images

Schematic Export

1. Open construct

2. File > Export image

3. Select Schematic view

4. Choose resolution

5. Download PNG

Circular Map Export

1. Open construct (circular topology)

2. Switch to Circular map view

3. File > Export image

4. Select Circular map

5. Download PNG

Image Settings

• Resolution (standard, high, print)

• Background (white, transparent)

• Labeling options

Data Export

Repository Export

Export repository contents:

1. Go to repository settings

2. Click Export repository

3. Choose what to include

4. Download archive

Workspace Export

Contact support for full workspace exports.

Export for Synthesis

Preparing Files

1. Export as GenBank

2. Include all annotations

3. Run SecureDNA screen

4. Download screening certificate

Common Requirements

Synthesis providers typically need:

• GenBank file

• SecureDNA certificate

• Order form/specifications

API Export

Export programmatically:

• Use API endpoints

• Batch export support

• Automated workflows

See Developer Documentation.

Best Practices

Before Exporting

• Verify construct is complete

• Check all annotations

• Review sequence accuracy

Format Selection

Use Case	Recommended Format
Synthesis ordering	GenBank
Sharing with lab	GenBank
Presentations	PNG image
Alignment analysis	FASTA
SnapGene users	DNA
Archiving	GenBank

Organization

• Use consistent naming

• Include version in filename

• Keep export records

Troubleshooting

Export Fails

• Check construct is saved

• Verify file permissions

• Try different format

Missing Annotations

• Verify annotations in editor

• Check export options

• Re-export with "Include all"

Large Files

• Export subsets if needed

• Use compression

• Check download completed

Next Steps

• SecureDNA Scanner — Screen before export

• Creating Constructs — Design constructs

• BLAST Search — Verify exported sequences