Using the Exports Page

How to download your VA data as CSV files from Orwell.

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Last verified: June 10, 2026

The Exports page lets you download your VA data as CSV files. Use exports to analyze data externally, prepare files for re-import, or back up your configurations.

Accessing Exports

In Orwell, go to Data → Exports.

You need the Can Use Exporters permission to access this page. Each exporter also requires its own permission (same as the corresponding importer). Permissions are assigned in Orwell under HQ → Staff.

Available Exporters

Exporter

Permission Required

Aircraft

Import/Export Aircraft

Airports

Import/Export Airports

Badges

Import/Export Badges

Containers

Import/Export Containers

Fleet

Import/Export Fleet

Hubs

Import/Export Hubs

Load Factors

Import/Export Loadfactors

Routes

Import/Export Routes

Routes - PFPX

Import/Export Routes

Routings

Import/Export Routings

Routings - PFPX

Import/Export Routings

Scenery

Can Manage Scenery

How to Export

  1. Select the exporter type from the list

  2. Click the export button that appears

  3. Configure any available filters (Routes and Routings have filter options)

  4. Confirm the export

  5. Wait for the export to complete and download

Exports run in the background. Once complete, only you can download the file—other staff cannot access exports you initiated.

Export Filters

Route and Routing exports let you filter what data to include. This is useful for large datasets.

Route Export Filters

Filter

Options

Route Status

All Routes, Active Routes, Routes Starting in the Future

Missing Routings

All Routes, Only Empty Routes (no flight plan), Only Full Routes (has flight plan)

Route Visibility

All Routes, Only Visible Routes, Only Hidden Routes

Departure Airports

Select specific departure airports

Arrival Airports

Select specific arrival airports

Airport Filter Operator

AND (routes matching both filters) or OR (routes matching either)

Tag Filter

Routes with any selected tag, Routes without any selected tag, or Routes with no tags at all

Tags

Select which tags the Tag Filter applies to (hidden when filtering for routes with no tags)

Internal Remarks

Filter by exact internal remarks text

Internal Remarks Filter

Routes with matching internal remarks, or Routes without matching internal remarks (appears once remarks text is entered)

Routing Export Filters

Filter

Options

Departure Airports

Select specific departure airports

Arrival Airports

Select specific arrival airports

Tag Filter

Routings with any selected tag, Routings without any selected tag, or Routings with no tags at all

Tags

Select which tags the Tag Filter applies to (hidden when filtering for routings with no tags)

PFPX Exports

Routes - PFPX and Routings - PFPX have a smaller filter set than their standard counterparts: Routes - PFPX supports Route Status, Missing Routings, airport, and tag (include-only) filters, while Routings - PFPX supports airport filters only. These exports generate TXT files formatted for PFPX import.

PFPX Exports Cannot Be Re-imported

PFPX export files are for importing into PFPX only. To import routes or routings back into vAMSYS, use the standard CSV exporters and importers.

Export Format

Most exporters generate CSV files with:

  • Comma separation

  • Column headers matching the importer format

  • Automatic column mapping when re-imported

Tips

  • Export before importing — Always export existing data first to see the correct format and get IDs for updates

  • Use filters for large datasets — If you have thousands of routes, filter by airport or tag to get manageable files

  • One export at a time — Wait for each export to complete before starting another

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