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# vcl-reports-store-layout-template-file

# DevExpress VCL Reports - Store report layouts in text files

This example stores a [report layout](https://docs.devexpress.com/VCL/dxReport.TdxReport.Layout) (XML-based template) in a text file.

## Testing the example

* Run the sample app and click **New Report**.
* Create a report layout (template) using any tools available in the [Report Designer UI](https://docs.devexpress.com/XtraReports/119176/web-reporting/web-end-user-report-designer).
* Click the hamburger button, select the **Save** option, type a report template name, and close the dialog.
* Click **Save Report** to export the created report template as a REPX file.
* Restart the app and click **Open Report** to import a report template from the previously saved REPX file.
* Click **Show Designer** to display the imported template.

## Documentation

[TdxReport.Layout Property](https://docs.devexpress.com/VCL/dxReport.TdxReport.Layout)
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