Backup table structure

The standard way is to dump the MySQL database.

You can also export all Custom Tables tables using PHPMyAdmin.

Or you can go to Custom Tables → Tables, select the tables, and click Export. It will create a .txt file in JSON format that includes the selected table structure, layouts, and associated menu items.

You can import it using Custom Tables → Dashboard → Import Tables.

You can also include table records (in Table Settings → Advanced tab) by enabling Allow Content Import.

Import exported table structure #

You can import exported tables to Custom Tables.

This functionality makes it easy to setup new website.

Exported table(s) file is a JSON encoded text file that contains table structure, fields, layout and menu item.

Below is an example of how to import “Appointments” Demo example.

Download. https://ct4.us/downloads/appointments.txt file. Click using mouse right button and press on “Save Link As”

Follow steps:

Step 1 Go to Components/Custom Tables – Dashboard and click on “Import Tables” button

Step 2 Click on “Upload” button

Step 3 Select exported table file (*.txt)

Step 4 Done. Go to Custom Tables/Tables to see the new tables.

Export functionality available in Custom Tables Pro version only.


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Updated on March 10, 2026