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title: "Export Payroll from Time Processing"
url: "https://help.celayix.com/en/article/export-payroll-from-time-processing"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-04-24T22:05:42.173Z"
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# Export Payroll from Time Processing

This article outlines how to export payroll data from Time Processing, including how to generate a payroll file using the Payroll Export feature based on selected filters and settings.

This article explains how to export payroll data from **Time Processing**. The **Payroll Export** feature allows administrators to generate a file containing employee time data for payroll processing based on selected filters and settings.

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## Access Time Processing

To export payroll data, first navigate to **Time Processing**.

1.  Open Schedule Xpress
2.  Select **Time Processing**
3.  Choose or build a filter that includes **payroll hours**
4.  Set your desired **date range** and apply the filter

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## Export Payroll

1.  Click the **wrench icon** in the top-right corner
2.  Select **Export** → **Payroll Export**
3.  The **Payroll Export** panel will open

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## Configure Payroll Export

Within the **Payroll Export** panel, configure the following:

-   **Branch**  
    Confirm or change the branch if needed
-   **Date Range**  
    Displays the selected date range from Time Processing
-   **Payroll Export Template**  
    Select the appropriate export template (e.g., Excel Hours Summary)
-   **Shift Status**  
    Choose which shift statuses to include (e.g., All or specific statuses)
-   **Employees**
-   -   Select **Employee** to export for specific individuals
    -   Select **Pay Cycle** to export based on a pay cycle
    -   Use the search field to refine your selection
-   **Batch Number (Required)**  
    Enter a batch number for tracking purposes
-   **File Name (Required)**  
    Specify a custom name for the export file

**Note:** If you are using **isolved** or **Greenshades API**, you do not need to complete these fields, as the configuration is managed within the external payroll system.

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## Export the File

1.  Click **Export CSV or XML**
2.  The payroll file will be generated and downloaded

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