how-to-save-a-pipeline.md

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Learn more about: How to Save a Pipeline	How to Save a Pipeline		06/08/2017	biztalk-server			article

How to Save a Pipeline

Saving a pipeline stores information about the pipeline configuration to a .btp file, which specifies:

• The name of the pipeline.

• The template and policy that it is based on (send or receive).

• The sequence of components that are part of the pipeline, including the order and set of components used in each stage.

• The configuration information for each of the pipeline components.

To save a pipeline

1. On the File menu, click Save.

   —Or—

2. Display the pipeline on the design surface by clicking its tab near the top of the screen.

3. On the File menu, click Save As.

4. In the Save File As dialog box, in the File name field, type a name for the pipeline. A default name is supplied for you.

5. Click OK.

See Also

How to Create a New Pipeline
How to Open a Pipeline
How to Use the Toolbox
How to Navigate with the Keyboard
Creating Pipelines with Pipeline Designer