# Exporting a Fieldbus Map

The Fieldbus map defines how signal items are placed into the communication frame that is used between a virtual station and a remote location. This map can be exported as a template and be imported and reused by another controller.

1. Select a controller in the Plant structure window .

2. Select the Fieldbus and SoftPLC tab in the menu bar.

   Select the Fieldbus sub-tab to show the workspace and a list of maps.

3. In the leftmost column in the fieldbus workspace, select the check box for the fieldbus map to be exported, and then select Manage followed by Export from the drop-down list.

4. Browse to the desired location and select Save.

The map will be saved as a JSON file (*.json). The exported file can be imported to a different controller.