> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.visualcare.com.au/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Export Timesheets

> Export timesheet data from Visualcare to your payroll software as draft timesheets

Watch the video walkthrough, then follow the steps below.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Data Export">
    Go to the **Timesheets** tab and select **Data Export**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a date range">
    In the top-left corner, choose the date range you want to export for. You can adjust these fields to match the required pay period.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Reload the data">
    Click **Reload** to load all timesheet data for the selected pay period in the table below.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select timesheets for export">
    Use the checkbox to select all timesheets, or manually select specific entries. Click **Export Timesheets**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose payroll software">
    A list of available payroll software will be displayed. Select Xero (or your connected payroll system).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the export summary">
    The export summary page will highlight any errors, such as:

    * Missing payroll codes
    * Missing worker accounting codes

    Resolve any errors before continuing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Process the export">
    Click **Process Export**, then on the final screen select **Start Import**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm in payroll software">
    The data will be sent to your payroll software as draft timesheets. In Xero, navigate to **Payroll** → **Timesheets** to review the exported entries.
  </Step>
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