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title: "Exports: 3. Parameters"
slug: "3-parameters"
updated: 2026-02-12T09:37:35Z
published: 2026-02-12T09:37:35Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Exports: 3. Parameters

## Overview

This step defines which messages are used as the basis for collecting event data in the export. Since all exported events are tied to a message, this selection controls the scope of the data. Messages can be selected directly or via group- or category-based rules, enabling flexible, precise targeting.

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## Navigation Path

1. *Data Management > Exports*
2. Click **Create**
3. Proceed to step *3. Parameters*

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## Settings Table

| **Setting** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| **Export All Messages** | Includes all messages from the system in the export. This option ensures complete data coverage and includes mobile push events. Note: Export files may be large if many messages are included. |
| **Export Specific Messages** | Limits export to selected messages, groups, or categories. Maximum of 10,000 message IDs per export. Archived messages are excluded. Activates the additional configuration areas below. |
| **Select by Group** | Filters messages based on sendout groups: - *Specific Groups* – Selects messages sent to one or more defined groups. - *Group Categories* – Includes messages sent to any group belonging to a selected category. |
| **Select by Message** | Filters messages directly: - *Specific Messages* – Allows manual selection of individual messages. - *Message Categories* – Includes all messages belonging to the selected categories. |
| **Available / Selected** | Lists available and selected items (categories or groups) to help manage inclusion criteria. Applies to both group and message categories. |

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## Additional Information

- Message selection can be based on a combination of message-level and group-level criteria.
- For group- and category-based selection, event data includes:
  - Events from messages sent within the defined export time frame.
  - Events from messages sent up to 30 days before the export time frame (to account for delayed user interactions like clicks or conversions).
- Regardless of the message sendout date, only events recorded within the selected export time frame are included.