Editing a data extract

Learn about the option to edit the data extract after it has been created.

Click DATA on the main navigation bar.
The Data view opens, displaying the Datasets tab.
Click Data Extracts.
Select the data extract you want to edit and click EDIT.
The Edit Data Extract modal window opens.
Make changes in the available fields.
- You can set a Data Extract refresh schedule.
  
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  Editing the refresh schedule of a data extract does not delete previous jobs or logs. Instead, the schedule for the existing job is simply updated, ensuring that all historical data remains intact.
- You can change the target data connection and database.
- You can update the name of the target table.
- You can add or remove dimension and measure columns.
  
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  If you change the target data connection, target database, target table name or target table fields the target table will be deleted and a new one will be created.
Optional: If you want to send an email confirmation about the extract's status, switch to the Advanced tab of the Edit Data Extract modal window.

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The Advanced tab is only visible if you enabled sending visuals and receiving extract refresh status messages through email in Site Settings.
1. Select what event(s) you want to be notified about - success, failure or both.
2. Add one or more email addresses as recipients.
3. You can edit the default subject line of the notification email.
Click EDIT DATA EXTRACT to save your changes.