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title: "Export device descriptions"
description: "Export names and descriptions of module inputs and outputs to CSV (module, serial number, terminal, zone, category) with Google Sheets and Excel templates."
url: "https://taphome.com/en/docs/configuration/export-description/"
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lastmod: 2026-11-06
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# Export device descriptions

Export project documentation from TapHome to CSV, including names, descriptions and module details. Includes templates for Google Sheets and Excel for efficient data processing.

Last updated: 2026-11-06

You can export the names and descriptions of module inputs and outputs from TapHome to a CSV file with **Export modules** in the devices list or in **Settings** → **Hardware** → TapHome Bus. The CSV contains the module type, revision, name and serial number, terminal, device, device type, name, zone and category. Paste the exported data into the Google Sheets or Excel template and the results appear automatically in the Pivot table sheet. This gives you basic printed project documentation.

## Quick export of project documentation

A quick way to provide basic **printed project documentation** is to export **names and descriptions of inputs/outputs** from TapHome modules.

## Instructions:

1.  **In the devices list** (**Devices**):
    -   Open the **context menu** ⋮
    -   Select **Export modules**.

**OR**

2.  **Go to:**
    -   **Settings → Hardware → TapHome Bus**
    -   Click **Export modules**.

## CSV table format

After the export, the system will generate a **CSV file** with the following columns:

| Column          | Example                     |
|-----------------|-----------------------------|
| **Module type** | CORE20, DO12, …             |
| **Module revision** | 2.0                       |
| **Module name** | DO12 1/3                    |
| **Serial number** | DO12-1234-5678-abcd         |
| **Terminal** | DO8, DO9                    |
| **Device** | Blinds, Button, …        |
| **Device type** | Air temperature, Floor temperature, … |
| **Name** | Device name            |
| **Zone** | Living room               |
| **Category** | Lighting                  |

## Templates for processing the export

**Google Sheets**

**Recommended for online collaboration**

[Download Google Sheets template](https://taphome.com/documentation/assets/export_hardware_description_-_template.gsheet)

1. After opening, create a copy of the file.
2. In the **DATA** sheet, paste the exported CSV data.
3. The results will automatically appear in the **Pivot table** sheet.



**Excel**

**For offline use**

[Download Excel template](https://taphome.com/documentation/assets/export_hardware_description_-_template.xlsx)

1. In the **DATA** sheet, paste the exported CSV data.
2. The results will automatically appear in the **Pivot table** sheet.

![pivot.png](https://taphome.com/documentation/configuration/pivot.webp)

**See also** — [Automated Exports](https://taphome.com/en/docs/exports/), [Bulk Edit Devices](https://taphome.com/en/docs/configuration/editing-multiple-devices/).